5280 Watch Company AnterovsCincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo
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Measurements
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Antero
Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
46.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
45h
highest
MSRP
$5,995
$1,995
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW210-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the 5280 Watch Company Antero for its customizable guilloche enamel dials, with the guilloche work performed in the US, and its sub-$4,000 price point. Some owners receive frequent compliments on the watch, with one owner opting to swap the original bracelet for an alternative. The dial text is criticized for mimicking Rolex and including the phrase "don't get it wet" on a watch with 100m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the 5280 Watch Company Antero highly for its customizable dial and value.
Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear, with one owner noting its suitability as a versatile everyday or business-casual watch. The tan canvas strap is seen as evoking a safari feel, and the watch is described as a strap monster. One owner, however, found the crown too small and difficult to wind, and felt the price was too high for the value. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo highly for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.
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