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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
0mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
42h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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