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CIGA Design GORILLAvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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GORILLA
CIGA DesignGORILLA
MSRP $379
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GORILLA
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
GORILLA
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
GORILLA30m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
GORILLA$379
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black+Orange
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova features a luminous effect to create outstanding nighttime visibility that catches the spotlight
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$379
$299

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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