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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
0mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
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
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Ronda 762
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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