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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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The bottom line

The 36mm Desk Diver wears 4mm narrower than the 40mm RS1 Rally Chronograph — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver
MSRP $750
Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph
Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279
Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$279

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