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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsMonta Atlas

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Atlas38.5mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Atlas152m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
48mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
152m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Monta M-23
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$2,150

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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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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