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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview AutovsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Seaview Auto
MSRP $945
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto37mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto42h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto$945
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
11.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2824-2
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$2,458

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto for its attractive design and comfortable wearability when paired with aftermarket straps like sailcloth. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting gains of 15 seconds per day after seven years of wear, which improved to +/- 4 seconds per day after servicing and case replacement. Another user noted finish issues after minimal wear, questioning the material quality. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto is available with a 45mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and an ETA 2824-2 movement, with prices around $500. On balance, owners value the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto for its aesthetic appeal and strap versatility, though material durability can be a concern for some.

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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