Boderry STORM Square TitaniumvsDuckworth Prestex Z Hunter by CIGA Design

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Measurements
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STORM Square Titanium

Z Hunter by CIGA Design
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
MSRP
$279
lowest
$475
Movement
Boderry BD01 (HZ)
Automatic
Case
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1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Boderry STORM - Square Automatic Titanium Watch for its high-end look and feel, with specific appreciation for the grade 2 titanium case construction, hexagonal dial pattern, and ceramic bezel. One owner noted good timekeeping and appreciated details like the engraved buckle and sea turtle caseback. The watch is considered a "banger" by some, with amplitude readings between 245-250 noted for the skeleton version. However, some owners express disappointment with the lack of a hacking feature on the Boderry BD01 movement, and one owner found the crown to feel flimsy and cheap, with the finish scratching easily. The included NATO strap was also noted as stiff initially. Overall, owners rate the Boderry STORM - Square Automatic Titanium Watch highly for its titanium construction and premium aesthetic at its price point.
Owners praise the Duckworth Prestex Z Hunter by CIGA Design for its unique skeletonized tonneau design and legibility improvements over other models in the line, with some appreciating the use of trade association letters as hour markers on specific variants. The watch is seen as a statement piece offering a high-end aesthetic for its price. However, some owners express concerns about the longevity and reliability of the Chinese-made automatic movement, with one reporting a rotor failure and another finding the watch difficult to read for precise timekeeping. The leather strap is also noted as subpar. Overall, owners rate the Duckworth Prestex Z Hunter by CIGA Design positively for its distinctive design and value, despite some reservations about movement reliability.
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