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CIGA Design HUNTERvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41.3mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Carbon
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
CD-07
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

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