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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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