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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsLongines EVIDENZA

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
EVIDENZA
LonginesEVIDENZA
MSRP $8,150

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
EVIDENZA30.6mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
EVIDENZA45h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
EVIDENZA30m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.6mm
Thickness
12mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
36.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$8,150

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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.

Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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