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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsChristopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
C63 Sealander GMT150m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CD-08
SW330
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$1,675

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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 C63 Sealander GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT is praised for its comfortable wearability, with reviewers noting its slim profile, short lugs, and 39mm case size, while others prefer the proportions of the 36mm version. The watch features a Light-catcher case with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and the Bader bracelet is highlighted for its build quality and comfort at its price point. Some owners find the gloss white dial's text and indices small, and the orange accents can appear yellow. The Sellita SW330-2 movement provides caller GMT functionality and a 56-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT for its comfortable wearability and solid bracelet construction at its price.

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