Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite HippovsTAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer

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Measurements
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Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Carrera Astronomer
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Thickness
10.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
45h
highest
42h
MSRP
$1,995
lowest
$4,950
Movement
Sellita SW210-1
TAG Heuer Calibre 7
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer is praised for its wearable 39mm size and sporty, legible moonphase complication, with owners appreciating its unique graphical take and layered gray dial with cutout and lume details. Reviewers note its technical dial and 39mm case offer a distinctive identity, and the novel approach to the moonphase is considered a welcome design risk. Some find the bold Arabic numerals and mint green lume divisive, and the use of the Calibre 7 automatic movement is noted at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer highly for its unique moonphase complication and wearable 39mm size.
The moon phase complication, with its innovative rotating disc tracking all seven lunar stages, is a standout feature. Reviewers also noted the Calibre 7 automatic movement and the comfortable seven-link bracelet. One reviewer questioned the watch's value at its price point, suggesting it may be overpriced.
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