Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Dan Henry 1972?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1972 is the cheaper of the two at $370, against $1,980 for the CIGA Design BLACK STAR — a $1,610 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Dan Henry 1972?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR wears larger at 46mm versus 41mm for the Dan Henry 1972 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Dan Henry 1972?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1972.

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CIGA Design BLACK STARvsDan Henry 1972

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CIGA Design BLACK STAR

ciga-design-mechanical-watch-black-star

MSRP $1,980

Dan Henry 1972

DH72-41M-A3

MSRP $370

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BLACK STAR46mm

197241mm

Power Reserve

BLACK STAR41h

197240h

Water Resistance

BLACK STAR30m

1972—

MSRP

BLACK STAR$1,980

1972$370

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

46mm

41mm

Thickness

15.6mm

12.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

45.7mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Titanium

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

—

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,980

$370

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