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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
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