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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500mvsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m

The Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m is praised for its well-executed 42mm case with polished chamfers and a comfortable H-link bracelet, featuring a functional clasp. Reviewers note its smooth 120-click bezel and a Sellita SW279 movement with power reserve and small seconds complications. One owner flags the inner folding part of the clasp as slightly long. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m highly for its functional Sellita SW279 movement and well-finished case at its $800 price point.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to vintage military divers, highlighting details like the dial markings, luminous acrylic bezel, vintage logo, and well-proportioned hands. One owner reports accuracy under +2 seconds per day. However, some find the "faux patina" lume too gold and glossy, and the polished case unusual for a military watch. The fixed lugs are noted as a potential drawback for some, though others appreciate them as a tool watch feature. Opinions on the value are split, with some questioning the $2.5k price point due to the ETA movement, while others see it as a strong alternative to more expensive watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch well for its vintage aesthetic and tool watch capabilities, despite some reservations about its price and specific execution details.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m42mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Power Reserve
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m56h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m500m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m$1,450
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel with Helium Valve
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW279 elaboré
ETA 2824
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase, Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
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