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Henry Archer TidslinjevsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$2,458

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

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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