Quality you can feel...
This is my third Cielo pill holder. Like the other two, it does not disappoint. Beautifully machined, a joy to hold and admire.<br /><br />It differs from the other two in a few respects. The first is size. This one is substantially larger. More so than it appears in the picture. I weighed all three and they weigh 64gms, 33gms, and 22gms respectively. Not the sort of thing you want to put on the ignition key of an older GM car (a poor attempt at humor).<br /><br />Also different is the text on the bottom is machined rather than printed. Beautifully done. And lastly, where the smaller ones really shouldn't be closed completely, this one can be closed completely so the O-rings are not visible. Although you don't have to to seal the containers securely.<br /><br />As a matter of personal preference, I found a larger split ring made from flat stock to put on this holder. The ring that comes with it is perfectly adequate, but I think the quality of the larger ring better matches the quality of the holder. I can't remember where I got it but similar [[ASIN:B008LT3L7Q rings]] can be purchased on Amazon.<br /><br />Included with this holder was a nice suede(like) pouch. But I doubt it will spend much time hiding this beautiful holder from view.<br /><br />Just like you don't have to buy a diamond if a Cubic Zirconia will do. Or a Patek Philippe watch when a Timex keeps perfect time. You don't need a Cielo pill holder when you can buy a cheaper alternative. But if you're reaching for that Nitroglycerin you have stowed in it, you can't help but realize you only live once. And unlike that diamond or watch, it's a small price to pay to get the best.<br /><br />Pictures of my 3 pill holders (with AA battery for comparison of size), machined bottom, alternative split ring, and provided storage/gift bag.<br /><br />UPDATE - I don't know why I didn't figure this out before, but you can remove the top chamber entirely and have a holder that's a more manageable size and a lot lighter, too. It's like having two pill holders in one.
Rating: 5 stars