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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVEvsHELM Togiak Expedition

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The bottom line

Water resistance splits the pair — the CRYSTAL LOVE is rated to 30m, the Togiak Expedition to 200m.

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.

HELM Togiak Expedition

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Expedition for its utilitarian design, matte black dial, distinctive handset, and excellent lume. The watch is noted for offering good value and is ISO 6425 tested to 200m water resistance. Some owners find the size and weight may not suit smaller wrists, and the included bracelet and NATO strap are considered uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition highly for its well-executed design and value proposition.

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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
HELM Togiak Expedition
HELM Togiak Expedition
MSRP $340
CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
Togiak Expedition
HELMTogiak Expedition
MSRP $340

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CRYSTAL LOVE
Togiak Expedition42mm
Power Reserve
CRYSTAL LOVE
Togiak Expedition40h
Water Resistance
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
Togiak Expedition200m
MSRP
CRYSTAL LOVE$399
Togiak Expedition$340

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota Automatic
Seiko Instruments NH36
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$340

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