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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsBoldr Venture Velo

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$399

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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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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