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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsOrient Kamasu

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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.

Orient Kamasu

Owners widely praise the Orient Kamasu for its excellent value, robust build quality suitable for daily wear, and attractive design featuring applied indices and a sunburst dial. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its strong lume, hacking and hand-winding movement, sapphire crystal, and sub-42mm dimensions. Some owners note a rattle, a crown that can be hard to grip, and a bezel with noticeable play or a tendency to become sticky. The bracelet is frequently criticized for its hollow end links and pressed clasp, though opinions on its taper vary. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from approximately +15 seconds per day to more precise timekeeping. Overall, owners rate the Orient Kamasu highly for its impressive finishing and features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Orient Kamasu's compact package makes it suitable for smaller wrists without compromising wrist presence. A notable weakness is that the bracelet is decent but may have some issues, although the reviewer does not elaborate. Reviewers disagree on the value for money, with one highlighting the affordable price and in-house movement, while the other implies a trade-off in value.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Kamasu41.8mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Kamasu40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Kamasu200m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Kamasu$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
48mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$375
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