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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold42mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold41h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold$5,639

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.75mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Skeleton
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold is praised for its unique, mountain-inspired skeletonized dial design, though its asymmetry may not be universally appealing. It features a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 62-hour power reserve. One review notes a 42mm black DLC case with mixed finishing, while another mentions a titanium case and rubber strap contributing to comfortable wear. The price is listed at $7,490 for a jade green DLC titanium version. Overall, reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and comfortable wearability as key strengths of the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold.

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