Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40MM 19 GoldvsCasio MTP-VD01
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Measurements
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Barents Sea 40MM 19 Gold
MTP-VD01
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
n/a
10.3mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$203
$55
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40MM 19 Gold is noted for its dial design, which features small triangles that catch the light and is inspired by a satellite ground station radome. The crown is also shaped like a radome and is crafted from steel sourced from the Troll Ground Station in Antarctica. This limited edition of 103 pieces includes Swiss Super-LumiNova and a satellite-shaped second hand. One owner received the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. Overall, owners find the Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40MM 19 Gold to be a unique and characterful option, particularly for a first watch, due to its distinctive dial and thematic design elements.
Owners widely praise the Casio MTP-VD01 for its exceptional value, with many stating it looks and feels worth significantly more than its low price point. Reviewers note its clean aesthetic and attractive dials, with one owner comparing its blue dial to a more expensive brand. Some owners find the dial legibility challenging due to hand and marker blending. The original rubber strap and a NATO strap were both found to be uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the Casio MTP-VD01 highly for its impressive aesthetic and value proposition.
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