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CIGA Design GORILLAvsVario Futurist

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GORILLA
CIGA DesignGORILLA
MSRP $379
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GORILLA
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
GORILLA
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
GORILLA30m
Futurist100m
MSRP
GORILLA$379
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black+Orange
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova features a luminous effect to create outstanding nighttime visibility that catches the spotlight
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-01
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$379
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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CIGA Design GORILLA

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design GORILLA for its incredible wrist presence, unique skeletonized design with purple accents, and exceptional value under $400, with one owner highlighting its quality and scratch resistance from Gorilla glass. Reviewers note the watch's striking, Hublot-esque aesthetic and shock-resistant suspension system. However, legibility can be challenging, lume is weak, and the CD-01 movement gains approximately 17 seconds per day with a 40-hour power reserve. Community sentiment is divided, with some finding the design "hideous" while others enthusiastically recommend it as affordable, interesting, and cool. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CIGA Design GORILLA highly for its bold, unconventional design and accessible price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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