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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsTissot Heritage 1938

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925
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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sandwich
Anthracite
Indices
Arabic

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
11 1/2'''
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
38h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$925
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