Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40mm 19 GoldvsTissot Everytime
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Measurements
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Barents Sea 40mm 19 Gold
Everytime
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
n/a
6.9mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$203
lowest
$350
Movement
Quartz
10.5'
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 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 Tissot Everytime for its thin, easy-to-wear design and durable sapphire crystal, with some noting its value as a potentially inexpensive High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ) timepiece. However, some find the printed dial basic and the watch wears flat, with one owner reporting it gains about two minutes a month in hot climates. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Everytime highly for its wearability and sapphire crystal at the price point.
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