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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsTissot Classic Dream

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550
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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
80h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$550
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