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CIGA Design HUNTERvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Carbon
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-07
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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