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CIGA Design HUNTERvsNodus Sector II Pilot

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Sector II Pilot
NodusSector II Pilot
MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Sector II Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Sector II Pilot41h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Sector II Pilot100m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Sector II Pilot$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Carbon
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
CD-07
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot

The Nodus Sector II Pilot is widely praised for its build quality, thoughtful design, and overall value, with owners specifically highlighting its comfortable 11.7mm case, 100m water resistance, and DLC-coated finish. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal, a well-executed unidirectional rotating bezel, and a textured dial with raised markers and legible hands. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3 seconds per day and another noting approximately +7 seconds per day on a regulated NH36 movement, while another states the movement is regulated to +/-10 seconds per day. Some owners find the date display small, and one noted tiny tooling marks on the crown's edges and a "crunchy" crown action. The C1 lume is described as long-lasting but not exceptionally bright. On balance, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot highly for its refined aesthetics and utilitarian features at its price point.

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