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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Hodinkee Sunburst
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$1,905

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What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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