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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sandwich
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Indices
Applied

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
$666

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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 SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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