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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Titanium
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Super Black
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
19
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$5,230

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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is noted for its striking, luxe design and unique materials, featuring a mirror-polished black agate case and a "Super Black" dial with a dragon-shaped tourbillon cage. Owners highlight the golden dragon's steady rotation and the way the black dial makes diamond hands and the tourbillon stand out. However, reviewers point out uneven gem-setting and a limited 30-meter water resistance. Some community members note inconsistent brand lettering quality and find the case design comparable to an Apple Watch. The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is a compelling conversation piece, with owners valuing its unique aesthetic and the tourbillon's visual appeal despite some finishing inconsistencies.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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