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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

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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 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.6mm
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
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
6R54
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
72h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,750

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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 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing relative to its price point, featuring a beautiful case, bracelet, and strong Lumibrite lume. Enthusiasts and reviewers highlight the comfortable 42mm case size and the distinctive 4 o'clock crown position. The watch is powered by the in-house 6R54 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and rated accuracy of -5/+10 seconds per day, though one source notes the GMT function is secondary. Some find the 4:30 date window divisive, and the bezel clicks are described as quieter than expected. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its refined design and strong value proposition.

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