Cincinnati Watch Company SpringtimevsTAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer

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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 Springtime at true scale

Springtime

TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer at true scale

Carrera Astronomer

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

10.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

45h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,995

lowest

$4,950

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

TAG Heuer Calibre 7

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
STE

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
TAG Heuer Calibre 7
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
42h
Jewels
18
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$4,950
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Reviews

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Springtime

Cincinnati Watch Company Springtime owners praise its value under $700, noting it punches above its weight. One owner reports excellent timekeeping, losing about 2 seconds per day, with readable lume and a pleasing mix of polished and brushed finishing. However, another owner finds the crown too small and difficult to wind, questioning the value proposition at the price. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Springtime highly for its value and solid timekeeping, despite some reservations about the winding crown.

TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer

The TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer is praised for its wearable 39mm size and sporty, legible moonphase complication, with owners appreciating its unique graphical take and layered gray dial with cutout and lume details. Reviewers note its technical dial and 39mm case offer a distinctive identity, and the novel approach to the moonphase is considered a welcome design risk. Some find the bold Arabic numerals and mint green lume divisive, and the use of the Calibre 7 automatic movement is noted at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer highly for its unique moonphase complication and wearable 39mm size.

From video reviewers

The moon phase complication, with its innovative rotating disc tracking all seven lunar stages, is a standout feature. Reviewers also noted the Calibre 7 automatic movement and the comfortable seven-link bracelet. One reviewer questioned the watch's value at its price point, suggesting it may be overpriced.

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