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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVEvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CRYSTAL LOVE
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
CRYSTAL LOVE
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
CRYSTAL LOVE$399
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota Automatic
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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