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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
0mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,800

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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