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CIGA Design HUNTERvsTudor Pelagos 39

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Pelagos 39
TudorPelagos 39
MSRP $5,625

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Pelagos 3940mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Pelagos 3970h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Pelagos 39200m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Pelagos 39$5,625

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
$578
Lume
None
luminescent ceramic composite hour markers

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-07
MT5400
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$5,625

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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.

Tudor Pelagos 39

The Tudor Pelagos 39 is widely praised for its comfortable 39mm titanium case, making it a versatile and refined everyday dive watch with a sunray dial and bezel. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its wearability, with specific mention of its 11.8mm thickness and 107-gram weight. Some owners note the titanium case scuffs easily but that the matte finish hides scratches well and they can be buffed out. Criticisms include a 21mm lug width deemed unnecessary by one owner and some find the T-fit clasp edges sharp, though this is disputed by another. The lume is considered acceptable but not class-leading. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos 39 highly for its comfortable dimensions and refined everyday wearability.

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