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CIGA Design HUNTERvsSpinnaker Bradner

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
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.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Bradner180m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
Tidal Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-07
NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$179
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