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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
48mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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