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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
48mm
43mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359

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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 SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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