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CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMITvsHalios Universa II

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EVEREST SUMMIT
CIGA DesignEVEREST SUMMIT
MSRP $2,699
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EVEREST SUMMIT45mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
EVEREST SUMMIT120h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
EVEREST SUMMIT50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
EVEREST SUMMIT$2,699
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
11.65mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-05
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
33
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,699
$995

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What people say

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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