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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
51mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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