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Orient M-Force AC0NvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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M-Force AC0N
OrientM-Force AC0N
MSRP $555
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M-Force AC0N45mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
M-Force AC0N40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
M-Force AC0N200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
M-Force AC0N$555
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6727
ETA 2824-2
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$555
$2,458

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Orient M-Force AC0N

Owners widely praise the Orient M-Force AC0N for its rugged, tank-like appearance and robust, well-built construction, with many citing the reliability of Japanese automatic movements as a key draw. Reviewers and owners consistently flag excellent lume and a superior diver bezel, though one owner notes poor low-light legibility due to weak lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting stable +12 seconds/day timekeeping while another found it kept near-perfect time when fully wound; a wobbly crown was also noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Orient M-Force AC0N highly for its toughness and value, with its striking design and durable build being the primary reasons for satisfaction.

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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