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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical SteelvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Guild Mechanical Steel
Cincinnati Watch CompanyGuild Mechanical Steel
MSRP $650
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Guild Mechanical Steel36mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Guild Mechanical Steel45h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Guild Mechanical Steel30m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Guild Mechanical Steel$650
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Multiple
Vogelkop Superb
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Seiko NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$449

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel is praised for its sharp, vintage-inspired dial with ornate Breguet numerals and textured center, and its comfortable, solid-link bracelet. Owners widely report good legibility and a classy design. Some find its 10mm thickness too much for a dressy manual wind watch, and the acrylic crystal and quartz movement are noted as compromises for the price, with one owner stating they would not pay more than $150 for a watch with these features. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel highly for its beautiful dial and vintage design at a budget price point.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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