CWC - BRITISH MILITARY WATCHES
MADE TO MILITARY SPECIFICATION SINCE 1972
An essential timepiece for all kinds of life’s events. CWC customer service department are very kind and professional. My only gripe is the duty/taxes surcharges for us in North America!
The CWC 1980 Royal Navy Diver Reissue is one of those watches that slips under the radar in the mainstream, but that’s exactly what makes it special to me. While everyone’s talking about the Rolex Milsub, few realize that CWC took over from Rolex in 1980 as the Royal Navy’s official supplier.
The original CWC diver was likely cased in Switzerland using an MRP SA case—built for durability, not for show—and was all about function over flair.
This reissue sticks to that ethos. With only 600 pieces made, it brings modern upgrades like a sapphire crystal and a Top Grade movement, close to COSC standards, without compromising the original’s no-nonsense design.
It’s a pure tool watch that replaced the Milsub for a reason—it gets the job done, quietly and effectively. If you're into genuine military history and functionality over brand hype, CWC has nailed it again.
Honestly probably my best watch, I’d say it’s better than a Rolex, same water resistants but with a more accurate movement and fixed lugs, on the other hand I do think the price is a little high but it’s a perfect everyday watch, I do recommend switching the strap for a zuludiver apex, CWC makes amazing straps but I think the Zulu diver enhances the watch!
Very simple and durable watch.
Couldn't be happier with this watch! I've wanted a solid little no-frills field watch for a while now, and for infrequent wear quartz makes sense. (Having said that, I've barely taken it off since receiving it!) The only problem is that I now have an obsession with buying 18mm nato straps to show this watch off in different lights 😅
Excellent quality Coin, beautifully made and matches my CWC SBS Watch. The watch I wear everyday to honour the incredible Royal Marine Commandos.
A nice coin and a suitable gift for any watch collector or military enthusiast
Excellent commemorative coin, celebrating the Royal Marines and the iconic divers watch face. Unusual, attractive and very well made.
I was so glad to secure one of the Challenge Coins and when I received it, my expectations were exceeded. The quality and finishing are superb and it’s made a great addition to my collection, sitting in a floating holder next to my SBS Diver. The Real Deal!
What a fantastic product. Just brilliant.
An amazing piece, the design is perfect and is just what I expected.
Very happy with the coin I've received #311 everything was as described can't fault it .
Happy Customer.
Really happy with my decision to finally purchase this watch after missing previous restocks and trying to choose between the numerous configurations offered.
I ended up going with the current issue ‘SBS’ one and am glad I did. This really is a true tool watch which has replaced my GSHOCK for everything bar cardio where I value a digital stopwatch.
Case dimensions and shape are great, finish of PVD coating is excellent and the lume is cracking (glows a lovely green). The dial layout and handset are very legible.
Watch hasn’t lost/gained a second in over a week so I’m glad I went with quartz just for ease of use and lack of need for expensive servicing down the line.
I like the fact that the watch has an individual serial number for the year of manufacture. Shows CWC aren’t pumping tens of thousands of these out and makes the watch a bit more special.
I also like the military markings on the case back. I’m not in the armed forces anymore and was certainly never in a unit where one of these was available for issue but the British military connection is something that speaks to me.
Thanks to the team at CWC for sorting me out with a 10% discount (for those that didn’t know if you’re serving armed forces/emergency services they offer this via email correspondence).
Would throughly recommend this watch to anyone considering it, sure you pay a bit of a premium but it’s the real deal. No doubt I’ll be back for an RN DIVER at some point.
Instils a sense of belonging to why we wear these watches.
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