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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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