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CIGA Design BLACK STARvsOblvlo IM Mechanical

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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.

Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLACK STAR46mm
IM Mechanical42mm
Power Reserve
BLACK STAR41h
IM Mechanical
Water Resistance
BLACK STAR30m
IM Mechanical50m
MSRP
BLACK STAR$1,980
IM Mechanical$178

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
15.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,980
$178
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