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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsFarer Discovery II

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
68h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$925

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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.

Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

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