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Mr Jones Watches K9vsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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K9
Mr Jones WatchesK9
MSRP $225
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
K9
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
K940h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
K9
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
K9$225
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$2,458

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Mr Jones Watches K9

Owners widely report the Mr Jones Watches K9 is a fun, quirky, and unique artistic piece that serves as a conversation starter, with some noting reliable movements and solid customer support. However, some owners found the build quality lacking, reporting issues with misaligned hands and needing to return their watches multiple times, while others find them difficult to read and question the value at full price. On balance, owners view the Mr Jones Watches K9 as a well-made artistic statement, with its unique design being the primary draw despite potential readability and build quality concerns.

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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