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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399
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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$399
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