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CIGA Design HUNTERvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Carbon
M6.1.1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-07
Sellita SW510mb
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,679

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What people say

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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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