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CIGA Design EDGEvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE40.8mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
EDGE40h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
EDGE30m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
EDGE$299
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
40.8mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
24
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$2,570

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What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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