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CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSEvsZelos Swordfish 3

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CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
CIGA DesignCHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
MSRP $2,699
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE45.5mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE50m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE$2,699
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.35mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-12-SI
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,699
$399

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CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE

The CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE is noted for its striking central tourbillon, DLC-coated titanium case, and 24k gold horse with diamond hands, all offered at a price point under $2,700. One owner reported their watch stopped working after two months, and the company did not respond to inquiries, while another found the leather strap to be subpar. The watch has a 45.5mm size and a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE as an attention-grabbing showcase of modern Chinese watchmaking, with its standout tourbillon and material execution being key draws despite some reported durability and accessory concerns.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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