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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMTvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray GMT40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray GMT300m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Eagle Ray GMT$250
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 515-24H
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$2,458

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT for its perfect dial, attractive case finishing, and the Miyota 9015 movement, with the vintage gold coloring and second hand hitting all indices noted as highlights. One owner called it a "love at first sight" purchase. However, some owners question the crystal's reflectivity and readability, and the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement may be tight on smaller wrists, with the included leather strap also noted as potentially unsuitable. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT highly for its attractive finishing and movement at the price.

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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