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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsSternglas Naos Solar

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Naos Solar38mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Naos Solar
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Naos Solar50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Naos Solar$323

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminova Punkten

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Seiko VJ76
Type
Manual
Solar
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
Jewels
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$323

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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.

Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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