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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
48mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$6,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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