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CIGA Design BLACK STARvsEza AirFighter

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BLACK STAR
CIGA DesignBLACK STAR
MSRP $1,980
AirFighter
EzaAirFighter
MSRP $1,175
What people say

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CIGA Design BLACK STAR

Owners widely praise CIGA Design for its unique, avant-garde designs that stand out as conversation pieces, with some finding the 46mm titanium case comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight the Blue Planet II Atlantic's aesthetically pleasing dial with good textures and raised surfaces, and the exotic time-telling mechanism is surprisingly readable once accustomed. However, multiple owners and reviewers flag challenges with legibility due to unusual displays and difficulty identifying details on the map. Some owners report issues with customer service and strap quality, while others consider the watch overpriced or an imitation. Overall, CIGA Design is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its radical, statement art watch aesthetic and unique mechanics that make it look and wear like a much more expensive timepiece.

Eza AirFighter

The Eza AirFighter is widely praised as a well-constructed, affordable pilot watch offering good value, featuring a legible matte black or blue dial with classic WWII-inspired markers and sword hands. Reviewers note its 41mm steel case is proportioned with short lugs, complemented by an easy-to-grip onion crown and pleasant case finishing with brushed and polished elements. One owner notes a vintage-inspired aesthetic with a font and tilt reminiscent of certain vintage watches. The Eza AirFighter uses a Sellita SW200-1 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Eza AirFighter highly for its design, build quality, and value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLACK STAR46mm
AirFighter41mm
Power Reserve
BLACK STAR41h
AirFighter40h
Water Resistance
BLACK STAR30m
AirFighter50m
MSRP
BLACK STAR$1,980
AirFighter$1,175

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
15.6mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,980
$1,175
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