Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the RZE Resolute 36?

At MSRP the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION is the cheaper of the two at $359, against $689 for the RZE Resolute 36 — a $330 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the RZE Resolute 36?

The CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION wears larger at 48mm versus 36mm for the RZE Resolute 36 — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the RZE Resolute 36?

The RZE Resolute 36 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the RZE Resolute 36?

The RZE Resolute 36 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

Side by side

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsRZE Resolute 36

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

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MSRP $359

RZE Resolute 36

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MSRP $689

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EDGE EXPLORATION48mm

Resolute 3636mm

Power Reserve

EDGE EXPLORATION40h

Resolute 3640h

Water Resistance

EDGE EXPLORATION30m

Resolute 36200m

MSRP

EDGE EXPLORATION$359

Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Lume

Swiss Super-Luminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$359

$689

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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