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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Tool
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Carbon
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-08
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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