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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
M6.1.1

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Sellita SW510mb

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
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