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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsHamilton Khaki Field King Auto

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Khaki Field King Auto50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Khaki Field King Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
H-40
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
80h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$845

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for its 80-hour power reserve, hacking capability, and snappy day-date function, with accuracy figures ranging from +1 to +5 seconds per day. The watch is also noted for its legibility, attractive dial options, and 100m water resistance. Some owners find the stock strap stiff and the case finishing lacks fine detail, while others mention the lume is decent but fades significantly after about 30 minutes. The lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal is a recurring point, and the crown does not feel like it fully pushes in for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto highly for its robust feature set and value, particularly its day-date complication and extended power reserve.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant advantage. The lack of AR coating on the sapphire crystal hinders legibility in direct light, and the 50-meter water resistance is limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the watch case geometry and ergonomics, with one noting it contributed to buyer's remorse and another suggesting it should offer a comfortable fit.

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