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CIGA Design SKELETONvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SKELETON
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
SKELETON
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
SKELETON
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
SKELETON$169
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$199

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What people say

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CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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