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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsVario Futurist

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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