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CIGA Design EDGEvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $4,850

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE40.8mm
MASTER COLLECTION40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE40h
MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
EDGE30m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
EDGE$299
MASTER COLLECTION$4,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
40.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$4,850

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, heritage-inspired design with engraved Breguet numerals, and dial textures, offering tremendous value. Owners appreciate its dressy, thin profile and the use of ETA movements, with specific models featuring triple-date, annual calendar, or moonphase chronograph complications. Some reviewers note the subdial cutting off the "7" on the Small Seconds model, the lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet for a perfect fit, and a somewhat homogenous case finishing. The 30m water resistance on the Annual Calendar is considered light, and the traditional styling is not as popular as sport watches. The Master Collection Chronograph is lauded for its classic, vintage styling. Overall, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its value and classic dress watch aesthetics.

From video reviewers

The movement accuracy is consistently praised. Reviewers noted the elegant and timeless design.

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