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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Super Black
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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