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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Sandwich
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
42h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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