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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
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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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
0mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
0mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sandwich
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
9R02
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
84h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
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