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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
0mm
37mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Sandwich

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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