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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual WindvsLorier Merlin

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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnatus Field for its exceptional value, citing the Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement, gilt numerals, textured dial, and sapphire crystal, all assembled in the USA for under $400. Exceptional customer service is noted, with the maker accommodating left-handed dial flips. The watch is well-made and runs at approximately -2 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company highly for its impressive specification set and value proposition.

Lorier Merlin

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind38mm
Merlin36mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind45h
Merlin
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind100m
Merlin50m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Field Black Manual Wind$695
Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Standard
Lume
X1 C3
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$549
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