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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsTudor Black Bay 54

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Black Bay 5437mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Black Bay 5470h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Black Bay 54200m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Black Bay 54$4,725

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
0mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Sandwich
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
MT5400
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
70h
Jewels
18
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$4,725

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 54

The Tudor Black Bay 54 is widely praised for its compact 37mm size and thin 11.2mm case, offering surprising wrist presence and comfortable wearability with a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers highlight its robust 200-meter water resistance, clean design, and modern features without compromise, powered by Tudor's MT5400 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted a preference for true vintage or more modern Tudor offerings over time. On balance, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 54 highly for its faithful vintage design and comfortable, modern dive watch experience.

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