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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
HYDROCONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
HYDROCONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
48mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$2,000

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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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Hydroconquest for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

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