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CIGA Design HUNTERvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Carbon
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-07
4R57
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
24
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$595
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