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Praesidus Desert FieldvsCIGA Design GORILLA

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
GORILLA
CIGA DesignGORILLA
MSRP $379

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
GORILLA
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
GORILLA
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
GORILLA30m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
GORILLA$379

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
34mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black+Orange
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova features a luminous effect to create outstanding nighttime visibility that catches the spotlight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
CD-01
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$379

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

CIGA Design GORILLA

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design GORILLA for its incredible wrist presence, unique skeletonized design with purple accents, and exceptional value under $400, with one owner highlighting its quality and scratch resistance from Gorilla glass. Reviewers note the watch's striking, Hublot-esque aesthetic and shock-resistant suspension system. However, legibility can be challenging, lume is weak, and the CD-01 movement gains approximately 17 seconds per day with a 40-hour power reserve. Community sentiment is divided, with some finding the design "hideous" while others enthusiastically recommend it as affordable, interesting, and cool. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CIGA Design GORILLA highly for its bold, unconventional design and accessible price point.

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