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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVEvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CRYSTAL LOVE
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
CRYSTAL LOVE
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
CRYSTAL LOVE$399
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota Automatic
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$1,450

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What people say

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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE for its striking dial details and significant wrist presence. However, legibility is frequently cited as a challenge, even with generational improvements. Strap options are limited, with the watch being particular about compatible pairings. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE highly for its visually arresting dial and unique aesthetic, despite the legibility and strap limitations.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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