Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsPhoibos Storm Corsair

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.

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its quality and value, with many finding it superior to other brands in its price bracket and appreciating its excellent, bright lume. The watch features a thinner case and an updated movement, contributing to its strong value proposition, particularly with launch discounts. However, the bracelet is noted by some as feeling cheap, and one owner reported an internal bezel misalignment, suggesting a potential factory defect. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and overall quality at the price point.