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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Super Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
ETA 2824-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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