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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
40mm
Indices
Applied

Movement

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