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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Carbon
MOP
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-08
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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