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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
TIGER EYE
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$520

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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