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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsHELM Vanuatu

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
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
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Jewels
19
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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