Fears Archival 1930vsCincinnati Watch Company Scottish Terrier #1
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Measurements
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Archival 1930
Scottish Terrier #1
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Thickness
8.5mm
lowest
10.2mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
45h
MSRP
$3,863
$1,995
lowest
Movement
ETA 2360
Sellita SW210-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Archival 1930 for its sophisticated Art Deco styling, featuring a captivating champagne dial with Deco numerals and heat-blued hands. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to its thin case and light weight, making it versatile for various occasions. Some owners highlight the unique gold inlay on the dial and the color-changing quality of the hands. The manual-wind ETA 2360 movement requires frequent winding due to its 38-40 hour power reserve. While some find the watch offers significant value given its historic caliber and detailed design, others question its price point relative to its components. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fears Archival 1930 for its elegant, vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability.
Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Scottish Terrier #1 for its comfortable wearability and vintage aesthetic, with one owner calling it a nailed work watch. The watch is also noted as a great strap monster. Some in the community find the brand's designs, including this model's, too decorative or fuzzy for daily wear. One owner reported difficulty winding the small crown on the P-40M variant. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Scottish Terrier #1 highly for its comfortable wearability and vintage aesthetic at the price point.
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