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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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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
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
6R51
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$1,900

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

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