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CIGA Design BLACK STARvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLACK STAR46mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
BLACK STAR41h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
BLACK STAR30m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
BLACK STAR$1,980
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
15.6mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,980
$725
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