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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
0mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,100

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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