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CIGA Design HUNTERvsOrient Bambino No Date

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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.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its clean dial symmetry and good legibility, with some calling it a "priceless" entry-level dress watch. Criticism exists regarding the prominent "Water Resistant" text on the dial, which some find detracts from its aesthetic, and the strap quality. Some owners also feel the 30m water resistance is a drawback, and a few suggest the 38.4mm case is too large for a dress watch. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its dial symmetry and value, despite some reservations about the dial text and water resistance.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Bambino No Date
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Bambino No Date30m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Bambino No Date$295

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
43mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CIGA Design CD-07
Orient F6 Series
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$295
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