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Astor + Banks ChronovsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Desk Diver36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Desk Diver45h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Desk Diver50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Desk Diver$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Sandwich
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Sellita SW210
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$750

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

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