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CIGA Design ICE AGEvsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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ICE AGE
CIGA DesignICE AGE
MSRP $1,499
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CIGA Design ICE AGE

The innovative time-telling mechanism with a spinning Earth dial and the artistic 24K gold gilded dial are key strengths. The high price point is a noted concern.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ICE AGE
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
ICE AGE
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
ICE AGE
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
ICE AGE$1,499
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37.4mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$415
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