Bernhardt The Cipher DivervsSecond Hour Shoal Deep
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
The Cipher Diver
Shoal Deep
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
11.5mm
lowest
13.8mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$795
$365
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Bernhardt The Cipher Diver is praised for its 39mm case size and sapphire crystal. Owners widely report the bracelet construction and lume are adequate, with one noting the lume is patchy and short-lived. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement is expected to provide reliable timekeeping. Overall, owners rate Bernhardt The Cipher Diver highly for its value and wearable dimensions.
The Second Hour Shoal Deep — Second Hour is praised for its value, dynamic orange dial, and beads of rice bracelet. Owners note subtle color differences between the hardened steel and case, and suggest the bracelet would be more cohesive with endlinks matching the case texture. One owner dislikes the dial and caseback design, preferring a no-date movement and questioning the utility of a 12-hour bezel on a dive watch, finding it lacks a minute/seconds track. Overall, owners rate the Second Hour Shoal Deep — Second Hour highly for its value and bracelet design.
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