Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom CeramicvsCIGA 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.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic at true scale

BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

CIGA Design HUNTER at true scale

HUNTER

Diameter

41mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

54h

highest

40h

MSRP

$10,789

$599

lowest

Movement

Bell & Ross BR-CAL.322-1

CIGA Design CD-07

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Carbon
Indices
Applied indices
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.322-1
CIGA Design CD-07
Beat Rate
n/a
0 vph
Power Reserve
54 hoursh
40h
Jewels
n/a
24
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,789
$599
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Reviews

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

Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

The Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic features black lume on its hands and indexes, which reviewers note is less bright than standard lume. The watch has a 41mm black ceramic case with brushed and polished surfaces and a grey-tinted sapphire dial that reveals the movement. It is powered by an automatic movement with a 54-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers describe the Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic as a stealthy and modern take on the BR-05 line, highlighting its monochromatic aesthetic and intricate dial.

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.

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