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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsSeiko Alpinist

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
0mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Sandwich
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
6R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
70h
Jewels
18
24

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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