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CIGA Design BLACK STARvsZelos Comet 39

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLACK STAR46mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
BLACK STAR41h
Comet 39
Water Resistance
BLACK STAR30m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
BLACK STAR$1,980
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
15.6mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CIGA Design CD-04-S
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,980
$2,499
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