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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsGlycine Airman Purist

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Dial Color
Sandwich
Blue
Indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
SW330-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
48h
Jewels
18
21
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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