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RZE Resolute 36vsCIGA Design SKELETON

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Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute 3636mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
Resolute 3640h
SKELETON
Water Resistance
Resolute 36200m
SKELETON
MSRP
Resolute 36$689
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Skeleton
Diameter
36mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$689
$169

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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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