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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
38mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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