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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsBoldr Expedition II

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
0mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sandwich
I Eiger
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
38h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$699

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What people say

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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.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its tool watch utility, legible dials, and bead-blasted finish, with many finding its 41mm size ideal for daily wear and comfortable on various wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, well-executed details, and the functional design of its knurled crown. Some owners note the dial color can appear creamier than expected online, and one reviewer found the stock rubber strap to be a minor criticism. The Sellita SW200 movement and domed sapphire crystal are also noted as positive features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its functional field watch design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Boldr Expedition II's solid construction and reliability are notable strengths. A weakness is the potential for dim lume brightness, as the entire dial is fully covered in lume but the reviewer's assessment implies it might be inadequate.

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