Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm?

At MSRP the CIGA Design MACHINA is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $6,091 for the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm — a $5,692 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm?

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design MACHINA.

What movement does the CIGA Design MACHINA run compared to the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design MACHINA uses the CD-01 and the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm uses the NORQAIN NN08S.

Side by side

CIGA Design MACHINAvsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm

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

CIGA Design MACHINA

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MSRP $399

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm

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MSRP $6,091

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MACHINA—

Independence Skeleton 42mm42mm

Power Reserve

MACHINA—

Independence Skeleton 42mm38h

Water Resistance

MACHINA30m

Independence Skeleton 42mm100m

MSRP

MACHINA$399

Independence Skeleton 42mm$6,091

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

—

42mm

Thickness

—

11.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

48.75mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Material

Ceramic

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

Skeleton

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova material for long-lasting night visibility

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-01

NORQAIN NN08S

Power Reserve

—

38h

Jewels

—

Complications

None

Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$6,091

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