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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
Gold PVD - Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 8315
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
60h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$416

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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.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

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