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CIGA Design HUNTERvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-07
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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