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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVEvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

24 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CRYSTAL LOVE
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
CRYSTAL LOVE
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
CRYSTAL LOVE$399
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
43mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Miyota Automatic
L836.6
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
52h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$5,550

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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.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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