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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsZelos Comet 39

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
ETA/Peseux 7001
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,499
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