Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century ModernvsanOrdain The Pink Dial Project
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Measurements
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Mid-Century Modern
The Pink Dial Project
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
10.2mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
45h
highest
42h
MSRP
$1,995
$1,905
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW210-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
anOrdain The Pink Dial Project features an in-house vitreous enamel dial with custom typography. It is powered by a Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement and has 50m water resistance. The watch is priced just over $1,300. Overall, reviewers highlight the unique in-house enamel dial as the primary reason for its appeal at the price point.
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