Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial is the cheaper of the two at $1,400, against $1,980 for the CIGA Design BLACK STAR — a $580 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR wears larger at 46mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial — a 5.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the CIGA Design BLACK STAR.

What movement does the CIGA Design BLACK STAR run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design BLACK STAR uses the CD-04-S and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

CIGA Design BLACK STARvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design BLACK STAR

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MSRP $1,980

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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MSRP $1,400

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BLACK STAR46mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

BLACK STAR41h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h

Water Resistance

BLACK STAR30m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m

MSRP

BLACK STAR$1,980

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

6R5H

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,980

$1,400

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