Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsHenry Archer Tidevand

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver at true scale

Desk Diver

Henry Archer Tidevand at true scale

Tidevand

Diameter

36mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.3mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

11.3mm

10.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

45h

n/a

MSRP

$750

$652

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.3mm
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$652
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver for its high accuracy, great power reserve, and lume, with fit and finish noted as on par with or better than competitors at its price point. Some owners report the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement is smooth, though one source notes the watch has 0 meters of water resistance and another mentions potential small marks on the vintage case. The $1500 price is considered too high by some for a novelty item, with a desire for a more affordable quartz option. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver highly for its accuracy and build quality relative to its price point.

Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, noting wonderful brushing and beveled polished edges, alongside a spectacular Aventurine dial that evokes a sense of space. Lume is also a standout feature, described as "off the charts" even on the date wheel numerals. The watch is recognized as a purpose-built dive watch with a 120-click bezel and strong nighttime visibility, balancing rugged construction with refined finishing. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, which was resolved by customer service. The 40mm case is noted as being 10.65mm thin. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and excellent lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The unique gemstone dial is a standout feature. The polished tungsten bezel is a fingerprint magnet. Reviewers disagreed on the practicality of an all-orange watch for daily wear.

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