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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsBaltic MR Classic

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
48mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$589

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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.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

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