Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air ForcevsIXDAO Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch

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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.

Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air Force at true scale

Royal Danish Air Force

IXDAO Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch at true scale

Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

11.3mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$858

$269

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$858
$269
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air Force

The Aigi Royal Danish Air Force is appreciated for its unique antenna dome dial, which one owner finds thematically linked to the seconds hand and evocative of looking out an airplane window. Owners note its on-paper specifications and value for the price. However, some find its 43mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement chunky, and there is uncertainty about Aigi's quality due to a lack of online reviews and videos. On balance, owners rate the Aigi Royal Danish Air Force as a decent option for its price, primarily due to its unique dial design.

IXDAO Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch

Owners widely praise the IXDAO Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch for its surprisingly light titanium case and a fully lumed bezel insert, with one owner noting the blue lume is "CRAZY bright." However, multiple owners and reviewers flag build quality issues including sharp edges, rough bezel and crown action, and audible rotor spin. The 21mm lug width is a point of contention, with some finding it universally disliked while others appreciate the concept, and the dial text, particularly the "Timeless" slogan, is also a divisive element. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IXDAO Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch positively due to its lightweight titanium build and bright lume, despite noted build quality concerns.

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