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CIGA Design HUNTERvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH44mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH66h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH30m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH$3,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Carbon
Blue
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CD-07
L688.5
Power Reserve
40h
66h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$3,800

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH for its classic styling and excellent fit and finish. The dial is described as mesmerizing and legible, balancing class and complexity, contributing to comfortable wearability. One owner finds the column wheel chronograph and moon phase complication a good value around $2k, though notes the case finishing can appear homogenous and the chronograph hour counter sometimes does not reset perfectly. A specific variant's 3 bar water resistance is noted as a limitation, restricting it to less demanding environments. One owner identified the movement as a Valjoux 7751. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH highly for its attractive dial and value proposition, despite minor finishing and water resistance caveats.

From video reviewers

The polished steel case finishing and the elegant dial with Roman numerals and complications are praised. The bracelet's perceived lack of solid links and the overall high polish of the case were noted as potential drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to other chronographs in the market.

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