Aigi Watches Arctic TidevsCircula Watches AquaSport GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Arctic Tide at true scale

Arctic Tide

Circula Watches AquaSport GMT at true scale

AquaSport GMT

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12.6mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

56h

MSRP

$865

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW330-2

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.95mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
0h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$865
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Arctic Tide

Owners report the Aigi Arctic Tide's dial markers catch the light similarly to Grand Seiko dials, and one user noted a preference for its movement over an alternative. Some owners consider the 40mm case size comfortable, while others found a 43mm variant chunky. One owner received their watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade, and another experienced issues with lume and alignment on their initial unit, receiving a replacement. On balance, owners view the Aigi Arctic Tide as a decent value at its Kickstarter price, with good on-paper specifications, though concerns exist regarding the brand's newness and potential for it to be a catalogue watch.

Circula Watches AquaSport GMT

Owners widely praise the Circula Watches Taucheruhren von CiRCULA for its exceptional quality and value for the price, with many citing its robust construction, including hardened stainless steel and strong anti-magnetic technology. Some owners find the watch comfortable and well-suited for smaller wrists, appreciating the clean dial and the inclusion of bonus accessories like extra straps and tools. One owner noted the Sellita SW330-2 movement as a strong point at this price. However, one owner found the lug-to-lug length too long and the watch too heavy for all-day wear, preferring a different size. Overall, owners rate the Circula Watches Taucheruhren von CiRCULA highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.