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CIGA Design FALCONvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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FALCON
CIGA DesignFALCON
MSRP $499
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FALCON43.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
FALCON40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
FALCON50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
FALCON$499
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-02
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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