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CIGA Design HUNTERvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
Anthracite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-07
L844.4
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$5,200

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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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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