Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $1,980 for the CIGA Design BLACK STAR — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the CIGA Design BLACK STAR.

What movement does the CIGA Design BLACK STAR run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design BLACK STAR uses the CD-04-S and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition uses the 6R51.

Side by side

CIGA Design BLACK STARvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

Q: Which is bigger, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR wears larger at 46mm versus 40.6mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition — a 5.4mm difference across the dial.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design BLACK STAR

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MSRP $1,980

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

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MSRP $1,850

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BLACK STAR46mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition40.6mm

Power Reserve

BLACK STAR41h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition72h

Water Resistance

BLACK STAR30m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition100m

MSRP

BLACK STAR$1,980

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition$1,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

6R51

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,980

$1,850

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