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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
0mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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