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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
9.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$2,458

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

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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