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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch$1,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.4mm
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
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Sandwich
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
6R55
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
72h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,300

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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 Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its refined engineering and updated features, including a 300m water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement in a 40mm case. Owners note its better build quality and interesting finishing with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces. The "Tranquil Teal" variant features a jewel-toned dial with a rippling-water pattern. However, some owners consider the price too high, and concerns exist regarding the accuracy of the 6R movements, with some reporting theirs run slow. One review notes a reflective dial that impacts legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and improved specifications over previous generations, despite some reservations about movement accuracy and price.

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