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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$279

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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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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