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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsSpinnaker Piccard

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Piccard45mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Piccard
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
Piccard550m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
Piccard$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
10.8mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
550m
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
65h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$550
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