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Rolex ExplorervsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

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Explorer
RolexExplorer
MSRP $7,900
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
MSRP $895
What people say

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Rolex Explorer

Owners widely praise the Rolex Explorer for its understated design, versatility, and comfortable wearability, with many considering it an ideal daily timepiece and a perfect first Rolex. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its clean, minimalist aesthetic and excellent legibility, with one owner noting it maintains accuracy at +1 second per day. Some find the 36mm size perfect for current trends, while others appreciate its functional, pure timepiece status and comfortable bracelet. The Rolex Explorer is also noted for being difficult to acquire at retail, often with year-long wait times. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Explorer highly for its blend of understated style, comfort, and practicality, making it a highly sought-after daily watch.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic as a stunning and well-made watch for the money, highlighting its textured dial, applied gilt numerals, and handset. The 38mm size is considered a comfortable fit, even on larger wrists, and the micro-adjust bracelet is a notable feature. Owners also appreciate the satisfying winding action of the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement and the alternating polishing and brushing on the bezel. Some owners, however, dislike the dial design or prefer a glossy black dial over the textured one, and one owner noted the watch comes on a NATO strap only. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic highly for its value, build quality, and appealing design details at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer36mm
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Explorer70h
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Explorer$7,900
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Oystersteel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Yellow Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Arabic numerals
Lume
Chromalight
X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
3230
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
70h
65h
Jewels
31
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,900
$895
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