
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.
The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel (ref. pre-order-guild-mechanical-stainless-steel) is a manual dress watch, with a 36mm 316l stainless steel case, powered by the Sellita SW210 movement and a 45-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 30m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $650.