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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
60h
Jewels
18
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$5,230

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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.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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