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CIGA Design HUNTERvsStudio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Desert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
Standard

Movement

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

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.

Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) for its vibrant blue dial that exhibits depth and liveliness under varying light, its fun and creative design, and its value as a mechanical chronograph. The Seagull 1901 movement provides column-wheel chronograph functionality, with one owner reporting accuracy around +6 seconds per day and satisfying chronograph pusher feel. However, the watch is criticized for a highly reflective, overly domed crystal and weak lume. Some owners find the 13.6mm thickness to be substantial. On balance, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) highly for its engaging dial and value proposition as a mechanical chronograph.

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