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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsFormex Stratos UTC

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
48mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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