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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
M6.1.1
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Sellita SW510mb
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,679

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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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