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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsIslander Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
IslanderIslander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-29137mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291200m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
0mm
11.7mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Sandwich

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 90S5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$499

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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.

Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291

The Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291 is widely praised for its looks, build quality, and impressive specifications, including a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement with hacking and hand-winding, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. Owners consider it excellent value, citing the finishing and comfortable fit. One owner notes the bright lume is fleeting. The watch is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement with a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291 highly for its exceptional value and robust specifications at its price point.

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