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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsVario Futurist

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Futurist100m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Super Black
Purple

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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