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CIGA Design FALCONvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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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.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FALCON43.5mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
FALCON40h
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
FALCON50m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
FALCON$499
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43.5mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-02
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
26
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$315
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