Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsJack Mason Palmera Skin Diver

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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

Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver at true scale

Palmera Skin Diver

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.3mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

11.3mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

45h

68h

highest

MSRP

$750

lowest

$1,049

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
68h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,049
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Reviews

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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.

Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver

The Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver is praised for its classic compressor-style case and versatile design. It features a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, regulated to approximately ±5 seconds per day, with a 68-hour power reserve. The watch has a slim 10.8mm profile and is available with a steel bracelet or FKM rubber strap, with pricing ranging from $1,049 to $1,349 USD. Overall, reviewers regard the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver as a solid offering with a classic aesthetic and robust movement.

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