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CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMITvsHamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

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CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT

The CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT features a 45mm Grade-5 titanium case with alternating brushed and polished finishes and crisp bezel tolerances. Its dial is crafted from processed Everest bedrock, showcasing a raised relief filled with Super-LumiNova C1, complemented by ice-axe-shaped hands also treated with Super-LumiNova. The manual-winding central tourbillon movement provides a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the unique Everest bedrock dial and ice-axe hands as distinctive design elements of the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT.

Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono for its historical brand appeal and spectacular appearance, calling the ETA 7750 movement a "tank" and appreciating the date magnifier's integration. Some find its design a bit busy compared to other models. One owner notes an 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 movement and a 40mm case with turned-down lugs for a thinner appearance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono highly for its historical brand appeal and robust movement at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EVEREST SUMMIT45mm
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
EVEREST SUMMIT120h
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
EVEREST SUMMIT50m
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
MSRP
EVEREST SUMMIT$2,699
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
11.65mm
15.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CIGA Design CD-05
Hamilton H-21
Power Reserve
120h
60h
Jewels
33
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,699
$2,045
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