Aigi Watches CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BCvsCasio EFV-160D
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Measurements
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CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BC
EFV-160D
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$251
$120
lowest
Movement
Miyota 6S21
Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BC's dial, noting its textured triangles that catch light and a design inspired by satellite ground station radomes, featuring a steel crown from the Troll Ground Station in Antarctica and a satellite-shaped second hand. Swiss Super-LumiNova is applied to the dial. One owner reported receiving the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement instead of the stated Miyota 6S21 quartz movement. On balance, owners rate the Aigi Watches CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BC highly for its unique dial design and thematic elements.
Owners widely praise the Casio EFV-160D for its simple, daily-wearable design and exceptionally shiny, polished finish. One owner reports remarkable accuracy, with the watch not losing or gaining a second in 45 days when synchronized. However, this same owner expresses concern about maintaining the highly polished surfaces. Overall, owners rate the Casio EFV-160D highly for its impressive accuracy and attractive, albeit high-maintenance, aesthetic.
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