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CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue WatchvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

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1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
MSRP $5,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM42mm
Power Reserve
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM40h
Water Resistance
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM100m
MSRP
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM$5,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Anthracite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
L791.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$5,900

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

The LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM is widely praised for its luxurious finishing on titanium, attractive anthracite dial with gold and red accents, and precise COSC-certified L791.4 movement. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its value as a flyback chronograph with a 68-hour power reserve and 100-meter water resistance. However, its 17mm case thickness is a significant concern for wearability, particularly under sleeves, with some suggesting alternative strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM highly for its finishing and value, despite the noted thickness.

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