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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
The Twelve Midnight38h
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
The Twelve Midnight100m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
45mm
43.3mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
23.3mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CD-08
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
24
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$1,210

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What people say

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CIGA Design TIME CIPHER

The CIGA Design TIME CIPHER is praised for its fun and conceptual execution of a wandering hours display, offering a unique spectacle in a slim and wearable 45mm case. Reviewers highlight its intuitive complication, comfortable strap, and the striking "Super Black" dial designed to make the moving elements appear to float. The CD-08 automatic movement, based on the Miyota 9015, provides a 42-hour power reserve, with stated accuracy of -10 to +20 seconds per day. Some legibility challenges are noted due to the stencil-style numerals between 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. Overall, reviewers consider the CIGA Design TIME CIPHER a compelling and well-executed conceptual watch offering a good balance of spectacle and wearability at its $899 price point.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

Owners and reviewers widely praise Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight for its excellent value, with particular commendation for its case and bracelet finishing, dial texture, and lume. Some owners note the dial is silver rather than white, and a few find the bracelet links have sharp edges and the clasp lacks micro-adjustment. The watch is noted for its thin case, offering exceptional wrist comfort. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight highly for its impressive finishing and comfort at the price point.

From video reviewers

The black lacquer dial's quality and premium feel are consistently praised. Reviewers express reservations about the watch's value or execution. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's objective merits translate to personal appeal.

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