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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428
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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
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