Curator's Note — Cronos Birch Mechanical Diver

This is a diver that doesn't apologize for its price. The Miyota 9015 hand-wind movement is the same caliber you'll find in watches costing three times as much — it's precise, serviceable, and built to last. The sapphire crystal won't scratch, the stainless steel case is solid, and 100m of water resistance means you can actually wear it near water without hesitation. We kept this one because it's honest mechanics at a realistic cost.