Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Orient Star Heritage Gothic?

At MSRP the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION is the cheaper of the two at $359, against $525 for the Orient Star Heritage Gothic — a $166 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Orient Star Heritage Gothic?

The CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION wears larger at 48mm versus 38.7mm for the Orient Star Heritage Gothic — a 9.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Orient Star Heritage Gothic?

The Orient Star Heritage Gothic is rated to 50m versus 30m for the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Orient Star Heritage Gothic?

The Orient Star Heritage Gothic carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsOrient Star Heritage Gothic

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

MSRP $359

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Orient Star Heritage Gothic

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MSRP $525

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EDGE EXPLORATION48mm

Heritage Gothic38.7mm

Power Reserve

EDGE EXPLORATION40h

Heritage Gothic50h

Water Resistance

EDGE EXPLORATION30m

Heritage Gothic50m

MSRP

EDGE EXPLORATION$359

Heritage Gothic$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

Swiss Super-Luminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Orient F6G42

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$359

$525

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