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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & OrangevsSeiko 5KX

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5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange38mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange45h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange200m
5KX100m
MSRP
Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange$750
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
0mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Sandwich
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
4R36
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$350

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange for its comfortable feel on the wrist and vintage aesthetic, with one owner stating the brand "crushed it with this one." This model is a re-imagining using NOS Swiss-made cases from the 1970s, featuring a 40x43mm size, a black sunburst sandwich dial, and orange X1 Superluminova indices and hands. It is equipped with a Sellita SW-210 handwound movement, has 0m water resistance, and a friction-fit bezel with metallic orange markings. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver Professional Dive Watch Black & Orange highly for its unique vintage character and comfortable wearability.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

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