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Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom CeramicvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

The Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic features a 41mm black ceramic case with contrasting brushed and polished finishes, and a grey-tinted sapphire dial that reveals the Sellita SW300-based movement. Reviewers note the blackened hands and indexes use black lume, which tends to be less bright than standard lume. The movement has a 54-hour power reserve with a black-coated rotor. On balance, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic is noted for its distinctive dark aesthetic and ceramic construction.

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

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic41mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic54 hoursh
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic100m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic$10,789
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,789
$499
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