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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsDan Henry 1970

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
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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.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
197040h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
1970200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
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