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Aigi Watches · The Banzai Watch

Aigi Watches The Banzai Watch

GMT

$1,098Discontinued

Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
black

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic

Miyota

Miyota's GMT complication caliber built on the 90-series platform, featuring an independently adjustable 24-hour hand for tracking a second time zone. At 28 jewels it has the highest jewel count in the Miyota automatic lineup. The 5.67mm height accommodates the additional GMT wheel train, and the true GMT function with jumping local hour hand makes it a compelling alternative to Swiss GMT movements at a fraction of the cost.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
gmt
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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2 colorways

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The Aigi Watches The Banzai Watch is praised for its dial's triangular texture, which catches sunlight and adds character. Owners note the watch has good specifications for its $199 Kickstarter price. Some find its 40mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement to be chunky. There is skepticism regarding the brand's longevity and origin, with some suggesting more established brands for a safer purchase. One owner reported receiving the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. On balance, owners value the dial's unique texture and the watch's specifications for the price, despite concerns about the brand's establishment.

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