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CIGA Design HUNTERvsTudor Black Bay 54

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Black Bay 5437mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Black Bay 5470h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Black Bay 54200m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Black Bay 54$4,725

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Carbon
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CD-07
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$4,725

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 54

The Tudor Black Bay 54 is widely praised for its compact 37mm size and thin 11.2mm case, offering surprising wrist presence and comfortable wearability with a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers highlight its robust 200-meter water resistance, clean design, and modern features without compromise, powered by Tudor's MT5400 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted a preference for true vintage or more modern Tudor offerings over time. On balance, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 54 highly for its faithful vintage design and comfortable, modern dive watch experience.

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