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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsDan Henry 1970

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
197040h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
1970200m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
Orange
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$310

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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.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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