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Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Vintage QuartzvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton quartz for its stunning, classic style and consider its 480€ price a good value. However, some owners question the value of a quartz movement at this price point. One owner finds the American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz tiny and difficult to read, wishing for a real gold case instead of PVD. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton quartz highly for its beautiful classic style and perceived value.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz15mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz50m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
American Classic Hamilton Vintage Quartz$745
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
15mm
43mm
Thickness
8.05mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Mother of pearl
Carbon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
280.002
CD-07
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$499
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