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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$84,000

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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 SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

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