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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
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