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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
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 SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
48mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$6,100
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