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Orient Esteem IIvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Carbon

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
FT622
CD-07
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
22
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$499
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