Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite HippovsCincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern
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Measurements
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Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Mid-Century Modern
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.5mm
Thickness
10.2mm
10.2mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
45h
45h
MSRP
$1,995
$1,995
Movement
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW210-1
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Reviews
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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.
Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern's gorgeous dial with art deco detail and its versatility as a strap monster. The watch is generally considered well-made and accurate, with one owner reporting -2 seconds per day and another noting it keeps good time. The 38mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it too small, and a few owners view the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement as a drawback, with one noting the crown is difficult to wind. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern highly for its attractive dial and strap versatility.
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