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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsCincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
Guild Mechanical Steel
Cincinnati Watch CompanyGuild Mechanical Steel
MSRP $650
What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel is praised for its sharp, vintage-inspired dial with ornate Breguet numerals and textured center, and its comfortable, solid-link bracelet. Owners widely report good legibility and a classy design. Some find its 10mm thickness too much for a dressy manual wind watch, and the acrylic crystal and quartz movement are noted as compromises for the price, with one owner stating they would not pay more than $150 for a watch with these features. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel highly for its beautiful dial and vintage design at a budget price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Guild Mechanical Steel36mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
Guild Mechanical Steel45h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
Guild Mechanical Steel30m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
Guild Mechanical Steel$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
30.8mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$650
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