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What people say

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Signum Cuda

Owners widely praise the Signum Cuda's distinctive dials, with the Lapis Lazuli and thermally blued meteorite noted for their unique play of light. The lume on the bezel and markers is also a highlight, described as fantastic and "god tier" by some. However, multiple owners criticize the lume on the hands for significantly underperforming compared to other watches, rendering them unreadable in low light. One owner reported condensation inside the watch after light use, questioning build quality, while another stated their Cuda has been fine in water. On balance, owners appreciate the unique dial options and strong bezel/marker lume on the Signum Cuda, despite consistent criticism regarding the hand lume.

From video reviewers

The fully lumed dial is a standout strength. The bracelet's perceived quality was not consistently addressed.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cuda42.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Cuda
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Cuda200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Cuda$499
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42.5mm
37mm
Thickness
13.6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Salmon
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$899
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