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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsTornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date

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Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
Tornek-RayvilleParadive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date
MSRP $949
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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.

Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date

Owners rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date highly for its purposeful, no-nonsense design and bead-blasted 41.25mm steel case. The Seiko Instruments NE15B automatic movement kept good time, gaining about +4 seconds per day. One owner noted slight rub marks on the underside after some use. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tornek-Rayville Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date well for its vintage-inspired design and reliable timekeeping.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41.25mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date41h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Paradive G3 12-hr Aluminum Non-date$949

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
41.25mm
Thickness
12.7mm
15.54mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
SII NE15
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$949
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