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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus BluevsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Blue$695
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.2mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Screw Down Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$218

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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