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CIGA Design EDGEvsVario 1918 Pilot

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EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE40.8mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
EDGE30m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
EDGE$299
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Pilot
Diameter
40.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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