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Great design and functional watch at a great price!Beat packaging of any watch I've received outside of your big time luxury brands. Love that it's designed to be a book with the watch inside. There is a lot in this package at under $150. If you have someone just getting into watches or that loves to see the movements work this.may be the best ticket for the price.Pros:Sapphire crystal on both sidesPvd coatingTwo straps a leather and mesh with double security fold. Both have quick realease making it easy to change between the two or other straps.Movement gun metal to match the designsSecond hand popsConsHands I think they could've been slightly larger or possibly all red so they pop moreRelatively unknown movement for Seagull couldn't find specs on itMine was running fast nearly +30 but that's within specs.Markers to tell time are very very smallOverall though I think this watch is more about the design then telling time. Fits very nicely on my 7.5 inch wrist. I would recommend to new watch collectors or skeleton lovers.I like watches, so I'm a bit picky. That said, this is a really good liking watch. The autowinding seems to work well as it only lost time when I left it home when on vacation (it's waterproof, but I didn't want to risk it saltwater snorkeling). My only complaint is the skeleton hands only have a bit of color on the tips making it so the rest of the stainless steel hands blend into the background making it very difficult for you to use the watch for its primary purpose, telling time.I don't wear watches often, but I was very excited about this one. The see-through mechanical style where you can see all the pieces working is the coolest looking I have seen. I catch myself looking at the gears and styling often (so do my coworkers!). It comes with a leather band and a metal mesh one. I prefer the metal myself, and it too looks spectacular.However, my one complaint with this watch is the hands. They are silver, and on top of the silver/gold/gray pieces behind them, they are REALLY hard to see.I do enjoy looking at this watch, but I have to really LOOK at it to see what time it is. It is almost impossible to just glance at it and be able to see the hands clearly. I have to move my wrist to get them to reflect the light to be able to see the hands. It is annoying and is the reason this only gets a 4 star.I wish they had been black, or beveled differently so that the light reflected better so you could see the hands.STUNNING watch, almost perfect. Also, the CIGA Design packaging was amazingly crafted.For whatever reasons, CIGA website sells this same watch for $10 less ($159)...but I think Amazon can deliver it to you much faster.I collect watches that resonant with me and/or pique my interest such as those with unique design, material, or purpose, etc. For example, watches made of brass/copper, titanium, carbon; watches with tritium tubes for illumination; diver or flieger watches, etc.Most importantly, I collect watches that I would actually wear often. I don't want a watch that sits in a safe for years...hoping it'll appreciate in value. In other words, I don't buy watches that cost me an arm and a leg because I am not collecting heirlooms.Still, I buy watches that are made of quality and durable materials. This CIGA Design watch is indeed made of quality materials. And my collection lacks a "skeleton" watch. So, this is a perfect addition to my collection.I do have two thoughts. The extra leather strap is a bit thin. It should be slightly thicker to better match the thickness of the case. Also, it should have luminous markings, at least at 12, 3, 6, & 9 O'clocks. To me, if this watch has tritium tubes for permanent illumination, I would gladly pay $250 for it.This watch is simply amazing. From unpacking to wearing it the experience feels premium.PROS1) Size: 41mm is the perfect size for relatively thin wrists like mine2) Crystal: Sapphire Glass (tested with a diamond tester as pictured)3) Movement: AAA-Class Chinese Seagull Movement4) Materials: 316L stainless steel case and strap (+Full grain leather quick release strap)5) Look: Stunning!CONSI can not think of anythingI sincerely hope that you would find my review helpful.The skeleton look is a acquired taste but as far as mechanical watches go, this one is fantastic. The watch came in a beautifully packed box with two wrist bands - one leather and one metal. The silver square frame with red and gold accents give it a bold look and very eye catching at the same time. Like all mechanical watches, it does require motion to keep time. Can be worn everyday and to special black tie formal events. Makes a great gift for men.
