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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799
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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,799
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