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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsFarer Discovery Olive

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

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Discovery Olive68h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Discovery Olive50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Discovery Olive$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
Green
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 Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

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