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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
101m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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