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CIGA Design TOURBILLONvsZelos LT Carbon

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TOURBILLON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON
MSRP $1,999
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON72h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON50m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
TOURBILLON$1,999
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Forged Carbon

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Carbon
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova, Dark Green
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-011
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,999
$449

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What people say

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CIGA Design TOURBILLON

The CIGA Design TOURBILLON is praised for its avant-garde design, well-finished titanium case, and the spectacle of its in-house tourbillon movement, offering a unique entry into this complication at a relatively accessible price point. Owners and reviewers highlight the visual engagement provided by flame-blued titanium parts and guilloche casebacks, with some noting the wearability of the 45mm titanium case due to its 11.65mm thickness and updated strap design. However, movement performance is a point of contention, with one owner reporting degraded accuracy as the power reserve depletes and a lack of tactile feedback during winding, hacking, or a power reserve indicator. Readability can be challenging due to dark dials and hands that can be difficult to see, and water resistance is limited to 30 meters.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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