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

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Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
What people say

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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 Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
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