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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsNorqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
MSRP $4,407

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise41h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise$4,407

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Skeleton
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$4,407

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What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise is lauded for its well-finished, premium-feeling case and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the chronometer-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement offers accurate timekeeping, and the watch's practicality is enhanced by a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance. The skeletonized dial, however, can present challenges for quick time legibility. This 40mm model is 12.05mm thick and features anthracite skeletonized bridges for contrast. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise for its comfortable wearability and premium case finishing at its price point.

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