Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $3,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver?

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Broadsword or the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver?

The Bremont Broadsword is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver?

The Bremont Broadsword runs a automatic caliber (BE-95-2AV), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

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MSRP $750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

Desk Diver36mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

Desk Diver45h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

Desk Diver50m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

Desk Diver$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Bronze

Sandwich

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

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