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CIGA Design HUNTERvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

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
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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