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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsTissot Classic Dream

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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