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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
38mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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