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CIGA Design FALCONvsTraska Commuter Carbon Black

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What people say

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CIGA Design FALCON

The CIGA Design FALCON is noted for its distinctive skeletonized dial and slim 11mm steel case. Owners highlight the unique back-to-front skeleton design, allowing the Caliber CD-02 movement to be viewed from all angles, and the comfortable H-linked bracelet. Reviewers praise its well-executed honeycomb dial and 36mm case size, though some find the 3-6-9 numeral layout too derivative. It is powered by the Miyota 90S5 caliber and offers 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design FALCON for its innovative skeletonization and vintage-inspired design at its price point.

Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FALCON43.5mm
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Power Reserve
FALCON40h
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Water Resistance
FALCON50m
Commuter Carbon Black100m
MSRP
FALCON$499
Commuter Carbon Black$700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
43.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Carbon
Salmon
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova, Green
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CIGA Design CD-02
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$700
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