Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

At MSRP the CIGA Design MACHINA is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $550 for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical — a $151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical is rated to 50m versus 30m for the CIGA Design MACHINA.

What movement does the CIGA Design MACHINA run compared to the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The CIGA Design MACHINA runs a automatic caliber (CD-01), while the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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CIGA Design MACHINAvsHemel Sky Racer Mechanical

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

CIGA Design MACHINA

ciga-design-mechanical-watch-series-x-machina

MSRP $399

Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MACHINA—

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Power Reserve

MACHINA—

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

MACHINA30m

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

MSRP

MACHINA$399

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova material for long-lasting night visibility

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-01

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$550

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