
The CIGA Design TIME CIPHER is praised for its fun and conceptual execution of a wandering hours display, offering a unique spectacle in a slim and wearable 45mm case. Reviewers highlight its intuitive complication, comfortable strap, and the striking "Super Black" dial designed to make the moving elements appear to float. The CD-08 automatic movement, based on the Miyota 9015, provides a 42-hour power reserve, with stated accuracy of -10 to +20 seconds per day. Some legibility challenges are noted due to the stencil-style numerals between 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. Overall, reviewers consider the CIGA Design TIME CIPHER a compelling and well-executed conceptual watch offering a good balance of spectacle and wearability at its $899 price point.
The CIGA Design TIME CIPHER (ref. automatic-wandering-hour-watch-time-cipher) is an automatic skeleton watch, with a 45mm stainless steel case, 11.8mm thick, powered by the CD-08 movement and a 42-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $899. The dial color is carbon.