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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVEvsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CRYSTAL LOVE
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
CRYSTAL LOVE
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
CRYSTAL LOVE$399
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota Automatic
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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