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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
34mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Super Black
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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