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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Super Black
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
19
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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