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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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