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CIGA Design HUNTERvsZelos Skyraider 2

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HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HUNTER43mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
HUNTER40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
HUNTER30m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
HUNTER$499
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
Mokume

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-07
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$2,399

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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