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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus BluevsZelos Blacktip 200m Ti

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The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
Blacktip 200m Ti
ZelosBlacktip 200m Ti
MSRP $599

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Blacktip 200m Ti41mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Blacktip 200m Ti40h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
Blacktip 200m Ti200m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Blue$695
Blacktip 200m Ti$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw Down Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Aventurine
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$599

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti for its value, titanium construction, and unique dial options, with many appreciating its comfortable 41mm size and angled lugs. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its dual lume and smooth winding, while the bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. Some owners find the metal bracelet uncomfortable, preferring alternative straps, and one dislikes the font used on the GMT variant. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti highly for its striking design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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