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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920
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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Fearless100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$920
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