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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
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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.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
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