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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Salmon
Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
CD-07
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$499

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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