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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsPhoibos Wave Master

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Wave Master300m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Super Black
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$309

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What people say

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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