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CIGA Design HUNTERvsSeestern S456 GMT

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
None
C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-07
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$299

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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.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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