Aigi Watches Polaris 40mm BlackvsCasio MQ-24
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Measurements
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Polaris 40mm Black
MQ-24
Diameter
40mm
34.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
38.8mm
Thickness
7.2mm
lowest
7.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
MSRP
$203
$30
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches Polaris 40MM Black for its value and classic dial design, with one owner calling it among the best high horology watches for the price. Some owners note a crown that can turn while controlling the bezel, a bracelet clasp with sharp edges, and minor finishing flaws visible only under extreme magnification. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches Polaris 40MM Black highly for its value and classic design.
Owners widely praise the Casio MQ-24 for its extreme affordability, comfortable and lightweight wear, excellent legibility, and minimalistic design. Many appreciate its near-silent operation and find it to be a reliable and accurate timepiece, with one owner reporting theirs lasted nearly a decade. Some owners note the lack of a date complication and an uninspiring crown action as downsides. Overall, owners rate the Casio MQ-24 highly for its value and core time-telling functionality.
The Casio MQ-24's minimalist dial design offers exceptional legibility. The resin case scratches easily. Reviewers disagreed on the accuracy of the quartz movement.
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