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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.3mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
8L35
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
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