Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

At MSRP the CIGA Design MACHINA is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $1,679 for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a $1,280 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design MACHINA.

What movement does the CIGA Design MACHINA run compared to the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design MACHINA uses the CD-01 and the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII uses the Sellita SW510mb.

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CIGA Design MACHINAvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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MSRP $1,679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MACHINA—

Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm

Power Reserve

MACHINA—

Skymaster 38 MKIII40h

Water Resistance

MACHINA30m

Skymaster 38 MKIII100m

MSRP

MACHINA$399

Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

M6.1.1

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova material for long-lasting night visibility

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-01

Sellita SW510mb

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$1,679

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