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CIGA Design SKELETONvsZelos Blacktip 41

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SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SKELETON
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
SKELETON
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
SKELETON
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
SKELETON$169
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Teal

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

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