Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Sinn U18?

At MSRP the CIGA Design GILDED AGE is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $3,488 for the Sinn U18 — a $1,489 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 is rated to 2000m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Sinn U18?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CD-04-S and the Sinn U18 uses the SW300-1.

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CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Sinn U18

U18

MSRP $3,488

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

U1844mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

U1842h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

U182,000m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

SW300-1

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$3,488

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