Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE or the Nuncier Origen Current 40.5mm?

At MSRP the Nuncier Origen Current 40.5mm is the cheaper of the two at $385, against $875 for the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE — a $490 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE or the Nuncier Origen Current 40.5mm?

The Nuncier Origen Current 40.5mm wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE or the Nuncier Origen Current 40.5mm?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Nuncier Origen Current 40.5mm.

What movement does the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE run compared to the Nuncier Origen Current 40.5mm?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Nuncier Origen Current 40.5mm runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDEvsNuncier Origen Current 40.5mm

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE

MSRP $875

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Nuncier Origen Current 40.5mm

MSRP $385

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ARCTIC TIDE40mm

Origen Current 40.5mm40.5mm

Power Reserve

ARCTIC TIDE—

Origen Current 40.5mm—

Water Resistance

ARCTIC TIDE200m

Origen Current 40.5mm100m

MSRP

ARCTIC TIDE$875

Origen Current 40.5mm$385

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

40.5mm

Thickness

11.95mm

0mm

Lug Width

0mm

17mm

Material

—

Carbon

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$875

$385

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