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CIGA Design HUNTERvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Carbon
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-07
SII NH36
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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