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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$2,458

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its 36mm size and utilitarian, robust build suitable for field use. The bead-blasted stainless steel case and domed acrylic crystal are noted features, though the crystal scratches easily and requires buffing. The unusual 18.5mm lug width with fixed springbars limits strap options to one-piece designs, and water resistance is rated at 50m. Some owners feel modern versions lack the "soul" of vintage issued models, while others highlight improved waterproofing and lume. Overall, owners value the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its practical, no-nonsense tool-watch design and durable construction.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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