Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century ModernvsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern at true scale

Mid-Century Modern

Praesidus 38mm Automatic at true scale

38mm Automatic

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

45mm

lowest

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

45h

n/a

MSRP

$1,995

$680

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
10.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
38mm Automatic

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$680
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern's gorgeous dial with art deco detail and its versatility as a strap monster. The watch is generally considered well-made and accurate, with one owner reporting -2 seconds per day and another noting it keeps good time. The 38mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it too small, and a few owners view the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement as a drawback, with one noting the crown is difficult to wind. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern highly for its attractive dial and strap versatility.

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Praesidus 38mm Automatic as a "pretty bomber watch" and appreciate its 38mm size and proven Seiko NH35 movement. One owner notes the watch contains actual sand from Utah Beach and is considering strap options. However, one owner dislikes the dial's large hands and notes the 12.5mm thickness. Overall, owners rate the Praesidus 38mm Automatic highly for its unique historical connection and wearability in a 38mm case.