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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT
SugessSeestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT
MSRP $299
What people say

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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.

Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT for its 39mm sizing, 12mm thinness, and light yet solid feel, with many appreciating its legibility due to the matte dial, clear crystal, and strong lume, though one owner flags the lume as a weak point. The case finishing is considered excellent, and the blue dial and satin finish are favorably compared to alternatives. Some owners report issues with a loose bezel, with others finding it improved after tuning, and one owner notes the seconds hand is too short. The bracelet clasp lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and screw pins are difficult to remove. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT35h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT10m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
300m
10m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Tritium

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$299
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