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CIGA Design SKELETONvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SKELETON
DOLCEVITA43.8mm
Power Reserve
SKELETON
DOLCEVITA45h
Water Resistance
SKELETON
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
SKELETON$169
DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
43.8mm
Thickness
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SEAGULL AAA-Class
L592.5
Power Reserve
45h
Jewels
19
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$2,000

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What people say

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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.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its elegant dial, beautiful case shape, and value, with some finding its aesthetic superior to other luxury brands. One owner notes the presentation box is high quality. However, multiple owners flag the crown as comically bad and difficult to wind or set. This quartz fashion watch offers a dynamic dial and good wrist presence at $1,600, featuring interchangeable straps. Overall, owners rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its classy appearance and value, with the elegant dial being a key draw.

From video reviewers

The Longines DOLCEVITA's automatic movement is praised for its accuracy and smooth operation. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is comfortable, making it suitable for everyday wear. A drawback is the watch's lume could be brighter, which might be a problem for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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