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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVDvsPraesidus Service Watch

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD

Cincinnati Watch Company owners praise its legibility and slim case, with appreciation for the hand length and design. One owner notes the watch gains approximately 2 seconds per day. The acrylic crystal and stamped clasp are identified as lower-end materials, though customer service is highlighted as excellent. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company well for its vintage-inspired design and legibility.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD36mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD45h
Service Watch
Water Resistance
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD30m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD$650
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Multiple
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$259
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