Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the CIGA Design GILDED AGE is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $2,500 for the Seiko Astron — a $501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Astron?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Seiko Astron — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Astron?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Astron?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE runs a automatic caliber (CD-04-S), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (5X83).

Side by side

CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsSeiko Astron

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

CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Seiko Astron

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MSRP $2,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Astron42mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Astron40h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Astron100m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

5X83

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$2,500

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