CIGA Design Mechanical Automatic Watch - Blue Planet U Series Wristwatch Round Stainless Steel/Titanium/Ceramic Case Sapphire Crystal for Men and Women with Fluororubber Strap

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The ceramic strap comes with a push-button butterfly clasp. Modern design ergonomically frees every move on your wrist. The grooved ceramic crown ensures an added sense of wholeness and a smooth efficient winding. Watch Specification Overall, the finishing is stellar. Though, I’ve noticed a possible defect in the blue of the ocean. Just above the compass, there appears to be some slight discoloration. I don’t think they’ve given it a proper name, but they refer to it as an “asynchronous follow-up” system. I’ll explain how it works shortly. The specs feature 30 jewels, a 40 hour power reserve and an accuracy of -15/+30s a day. It’s also nice to see a little perlage finishing on the movement.

CIGA Design Blue Planet Hands On Review — Wrist Enthusiast CIGA Design Blue Planet Hands On Review — Wrist Enthusiast

I applaud the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) for assuring that the Challenge Prize given to watches under 3500 CHF each year is one of the most exciting categories. I also applaud 2021’s GPHG’s judges for seeing past the typical big brand dazzle and recognizing the accomplishment of China’s CIGA Design in creating the Blue Planet. I think the watch deserves the accolades it got. What Makes It Special This tendency to elevate objects in accordance with their price is a pretty transparent kind of snobbery, and I don’t like it. Sure, the refinement of high horology isn’t there for us to ogle, but wouldn’t that make a risky design all the more conceptual? I think it would have been amazing if the designers were able to incorporate a moving seconds indicator into the dial somehow. Strap

CIGA Design U Series “Blue Planet” – The WRUK Verdict

There were people gasping all around me,” said Elizabeth Doerr, co-founder and editor of the online watch publication Quill & Pad and a former member of the G.P.H.G. jury, which helps make the final prize selections. (The writer has been a G.P.H.G. member since 2020, but has never participated in prize selections.) There are a few Chinese watch brands such as Seagull, Shanghai and Beijing that are known to watch enthusiasts and collectors. These brands have been producing quality watches with very affordable prices mainly for the domestic market. CIGA is certainly a newcomer with greater ambition, aspiring to follow the footsteps of Huawei and DJI (top drone maker) who are both headquartered in Shenzhen as well. The strong base of manufacturing know-how and supply chain, combined with cutting edge designs, have set up the brand for its future success. This ultra-comfortable strap, made from food-grade silicone is washable, nontoxic, and wear-resistant Take the best of Chinese and craftsmanship to form a refine ceramic case for a minimalist and otherworldly

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I told myself, I will only wear this suit on the G.P.H.G. stage when I win the award,” Mr. Zhang recalled on a Zoom call earlier this month, speaking through his interpreter, Liu Rensong.of the universe. It's been a while since CIGA Design debuted a hybrid of the timepiece and Blue Planet, we It’s a minute difference in color that can only be seen from certain angles under bright light. My best attempt to capture the defect in a photo. Mr. McNally said CIGA Design’s win at the Grand Prix could deliver benefits to Mr. Zhang well beyond simply selling more watches. Pliable and fitting, anti-microbial and wear-resisting dial Integrated color and natural texture strap. I’m not sure if it’s a defect in the electroplating, or just a smudge on the surface. To be fair, I only noticed it after closely examining the watch under a bright lamp.

CIGA Design Mechanical Watch Series U Blue Planet (Steel)

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This is why I believe it’s best suited for a specific buyer. One who loves the craft of watchmaking and is looking for something truly unique. If that’s you, then you probably already know if you want one or not. In 2019, Mr. Zhang created the first generation of his globe watch and submitted it to the Grand Prix, where it earned a finalist slot in the Challenge Watch category, the first Chinese brand to advance that far in the competition.