BERNY Men's Skeleton Mechanical WatchvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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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.

BERNY Men's Skeleton Mechanical Watch at true scale

Men's Skeleton Mechanical Watch

CIGA Design HUNTER at true scale

HUNTER

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

12.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$140

lowest

$599

Movement

Valjoux 7750

CIGA Design CD-07

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
CIGA Design CD-07
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$140
$599
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

BERNY Men's Skeleton Mechanical Watch

Owners widely praise the BERNY Men's Skeleton Mechanical Watch for its visually impactful railway aesthetic, superior hand depth compared to alternatives, and comfortable bracelet fit for larger wrists, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping at -3 seconds per day. However, some owners find the brand name unappealing, and one user notes concerns about die-cast bracelet links, poor lume, and accuracy of +17 seconds per day. The BERNY Men's Skeleton Mechanical Watch is available for around $100-$136. On balance, owners rate the BERNY Men's Skeleton Mechanical Watch highly for its striking aesthetic and value as a robust beater watch.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is praised for its affordable execution of high-end aesthetics, with reviewers noting its beautiful appearance and well-executed skeletonization, particularly the integration of the case and sapphire crystal. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and one owner highlights the crisp finishing on its Grade 5 titanium case. However, legibility is flagged as poor, the movement is described as loud, and the anti-reflective coating is minimal. One owner reported the watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features an automatic CIGA Design CD-07 movement and 30m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium look at an accessible price point, despite noted legibility and lume drawbacks.

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.