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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer a compelling design and are decently well made for the price. The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs, a bi-compax meca-quartz movement, and a mineral crystal, with design elements inspired by Supermarine Spitfires. One owner notes that AVI-8 watches are "something different" and "decently well made," though not of "insane quality." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph for its unique design and value proposition.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Carbon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-07
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$499
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