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CIGA Design FALCONvsHELM Vanuatu

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FALCON
CIGA DesignFALCON
MSRP $499
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FALCON43.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
FALCON40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
FALCON50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
FALCON$499
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-02
Seiko Instruments NH35
Jewels
26
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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