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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060
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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Dial Color
Sandwich
Silver
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Alpha | manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
45h
43 hoursh
Jewels
18
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,060
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