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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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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 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$375
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