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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsSeiko 5KX

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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.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
5KX100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
48mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$350
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