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Norqain NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mmvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm
NorqainNEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm
MSRP $5,436
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
NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm42mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm70h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm$5,436
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.94mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.9mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
White
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,436
$2,458

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What people say

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Norqain NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Norqain NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm for its captivating glacier dial with gold highlights, excellent fit and finish comparable to Omega, and the robust Kenissi NN20/1 COSC-certified GMT movement featuring a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners note the 14.94mm height and visual bulk from certain angles, while the engraved 9 o'clock plate is a divisive design element. The bezel action is considered good, though not as refined as some alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm highly for its striking dial and high-quality movement and finishing at its price point.

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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