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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsSternglas Kanton

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Sellita SW200
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
38h
Jewels
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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