CIGA Design HuntervsCIGA Design EDGE
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Measurements
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Hunter
EDGE
Diameter
43mm
40.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
12.1mm
lowest
12.3mm
Water Resistance
30m
30m
Power Reserve
40h
40h
MSRP
$599
$399
lowest
Movement
CIGA Design CD-07
CD-02X
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The CIGA Design HUNTER is praised for its affordable execution of high-end aesthetics, with reviewers noting its beautiful appearance and well-executed skeletonization, particularly the integration of the case and sapphire crystal. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and one owner highlights the crisp finishing on its Grade 5 titanium case. However, legibility is flagged as poor, the movement is described as loud, and the anti-reflective coating is minimal. One owner reported the watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features an automatic CIGA Design CD-07 movement and 30m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium look at an accessible price point, despite noted legibility and lume drawbacks.
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.
Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning looks, finishing, and book-style packaging, making it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch that wears well and is surprisingly light. Some owners find the 3 ATM water resistance concerning for daily wear, and there are concerns regarding the robustness and longevity of the movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included straps may be too small for some wrists, and aftermarket options are recommended to better suit the watch's modern aesthetic. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its design-forward skeleton aesthetic and value, despite some concerns about movement longevity and strap sizing.
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