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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
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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.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
SBGY011100m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Super Black
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
9R31
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$8,800
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