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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sandwich
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Ronda 517
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$604

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What people say

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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.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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