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CIGA Design HUNTERvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Carbon
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-07
Swissmatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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