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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300vsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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C60 Atoll 300
Christopher WardC60 Atoll 300
MSRP $1,320
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Atoll 30040mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
C60 Atoll 30038h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
C60 Atoll 300300m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
C60 Atoll 300$1,320
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
ETA 2824-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,320
$2,458

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 for its superb fit and finish, which reviewers note exceeds its price point, and its comfortable 40mm wearability. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to run close to COSC standards, and the "light catcher" case is frequently highlighted for its jewelry-like quality and beautiful dial that is better appreciated in person. One owner desires a larger 42mm size option, and some users flag a weak or missing anti-reflective coating on the crystal. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 highly for its exceptional case finishing and value.

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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