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CIGA Design FALCONvsVario 1918 Pilot

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FALCON
CIGA DesignFALCON
MSRP $499
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FALCON43.5mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
FALCON40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
FALCON50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
FALCON$499
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
43.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-02
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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