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CIGA Design FALCONvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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FALCON
CIGA DesignFALCON
MSRP $499
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FALCON43.5mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
FALCON40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
FALCON50m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
FALCON$499
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Carbon
Aquamarine
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova, Green
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-02
NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$650
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