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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsPhoibos Argo

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Argo200m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
0mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sandwich
Yellow
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
SII NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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