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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Super Black
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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