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CIGA Design HUNTERvsIslander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
IslanderIslander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
MSRP $429

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Carbon
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-07
Seiko NH36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$429

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What people say

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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.

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

The Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 is praised for its screw pins, milled scissor clasp, and embossed ceramic bezel, offering excellent specifications for its price. Owners note its better alignment compared to some alternatives and appreciate its design inspiration. Overall, owners rate the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 highly for its build features and value.

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