Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MMvsCasio MTP-VD01

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Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM

MSRP $179

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Casio MTP-VD01

Ref. MTP-VD01·MSRP $55

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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.

BLIZZARD 40MM

MTP-VD01

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

40mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

49mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

7.2mm

lowest

10.3mm

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

50m

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$179

$55

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Quartz

Spec

BLIZZARD 40MM

MTP-VD01

Case

6 specs

Diameter

40mm

45mm

Thickness

7.2mm

10.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Lug Width

n/a

Material

Stainless Steel

n/a

Finish

n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

AR Coating

n/a

Dial Color

n/a

Silver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

n/a

Power Reserve

n/a

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$55

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Reviews

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Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM

Owners praise the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM's visually appealing dial texture, with light catching the triangular indices to give it character, drawing favorable comparisons to Grand Seiko dials. Some owners find the 40mm case, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. Concerns exist regarding the micro-brand's longevity as a Kickstarter project, with suggestions to consider more established brands for reliability. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM positively for its dial aesthetics, though some express reservations about its case dimensions and brand establishment.

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Casio MTP-VD01

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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