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Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite TurquoisevsCIGA Design SKELETON

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Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
MSRP $4,407
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise40mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise41h
SKELETON
Water Resistance
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise100m
SKELETON
MSRP
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise$4,407
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Skeleton
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08S
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
19
Complications
Skeleton
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,407
$169

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What people say

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Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise is lauded for its well-finished, premium-feeling case and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the chronometer-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement offers accurate timekeeping, and the watch's practicality is enhanced by a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance. The skeletonized dial, however, can present challenges for quick time legibility. This 40mm model is 12.05mm thick and features anthracite skeletonized bridges for contrast. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise for its comfortable wearability and premium case finishing at its price point.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

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