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Bremont S502vsCIGA Design SKELETON

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S502
BremontS502
MSRP $5,100
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169
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Bremont S502

The Bremont S502 is widely praised for its attractive full-stealth, black DLC treatment, and the beige lume that complements its Spec Ops design, with a burnt-orange GMT hand enhancing legibility. Owners find the watch handsome and cool, appreciating the 'black & tan' aesthetic suitable for hard wear. The Bremont S502 features a 502m water-resistance rating and a 42-hour power reserve, powered by a chronometer-rated Bremont BE-93-2AV automatic movement. While many like the NATO strap for its aesthetic and how it ties in with the PVD metalwork, some prefer the original black rubber strap for its comfort and custom fit. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont S502 highly for its stealthy aesthetic and robust build.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S50243mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
S50240h
SKELETON
Water Resistance
S502500m
SKELETON
MSRP
S502$5,100
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
43mm
Thickness
16.5mm
Lug Width
16.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-93-2AE
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,100
$169
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