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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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