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CIGA Design FALCONvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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FALCON
CIGA DesignFALCON
MSRP $499
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FALCON43.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
FALCON40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
FALCON50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
FALCON$499
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Carbon
White
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova, Green
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-02
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$388

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What people say

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CIGA Design FALCON

The CIGA Design FALCON is noted for its distinctive skeletonized dial and slim 11mm steel case. Owners highlight the unique back-to-front skeleton design, allowing the Caliber CD-02 movement to be viewed from all angles, and the comfortable H-linked bracelet. Reviewers praise its well-executed honeycomb dial and 36mm case size, though some find the 3-6-9 numeral layout too derivative. It is powered by the Miyota 90S5 caliber and offers 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design FALCON for its innovative skeletonization and vintage-inspired design at its price point.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35A movement's accuracy and power reserve are discussed. The Miyota 82S5 gilt movement is also mentioned. The watch's value is questioned when compared to competitors like the Seiko 5.

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