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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsGlycine Combat Sub Vintage

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Combat Sub Vintage
GlycineCombat Sub Vintage
MSRP $1,750
What people say

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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.

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage for its excellent proportions and slim profile. One owner notes the lume pip on the chapter ring is slightly off-color. The power reserve is reported as inconsistent. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its value and slim wearability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Combat Sub Vintage38h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Combat Sub Vintage200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
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