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Bremont SupernovavsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Supernova
BremontSupernova
MSRP $8,250
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supernova41mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Supernova40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Supernova100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Supernova$8,250
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
14.4mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Chronograph Bracelet
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,250
$2,458

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What people say

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Bremont Supernova

The Bremont Supernova is praised for its new ENG375 movement, big date, and power reserve indicator, with its 40mm steel case featuring mixed finishing and an integrated bracelet. Owners note good but not great lume, well-balanced proportions, and a premium feel for its price, despite a 173-gram weight. Some community members find the design derivative and the £8,000 price tag overly optimistic, with mixed views on the date window and crown guard. The proprietary Trip-Tick case construction offers shock protection, and the movement provides a 65-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the integrated bracelet and proprietary movement as key strengths of the Bremont Supernova.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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