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Hitori HabukavsCIGA Design HUNTER

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Habuka
HitoriHabuka
MSRP $438
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hitori Habuka

Owners widely praise the Hitori Habuka for its Grand Seiko-inspired dial and design, with one owner highlighting its bracelet as exceptional for the price. The watch features a mix of brushed and polished finishes, and owners appreciate the solid, screwed links contributing to a satisfying heft. However, the Hitori Habuka lacks lume on the dial and hands, and some find the dial design unconvincing compared to its high-end inspiration, with criticism also directed at the minute markers. Overall, owners rate the Hitori Habuka highly for its impressive bracelet and finishing efforts at an affordable price point.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Habuka39mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Habuka41h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Habuka100m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Habuka$438
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
CD-07
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$438
$499
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