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CIGA Design TIME CIPHER

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.

From video reviewers

The wandering hour complication is a standout feature, offering a unique display typically found on much more expensive watches. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Benrus Watches #3061 BOR

The Benrus Watches #3061 BOR is widely praised for its faithful vintage styling and historical connection, with owners appreciating its beauty and versatility as an everyday or business-casual watch. Reviewers note its clean dial, red-tipped seconds hand, and modern 39.5mm sizing as attractive features. Some owners find the rally strap an odd choice, and one owner reported accuracy averaging +15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus Watches #3061 BOR highly for its attractive vintage design and value as a "watch guy's watch."

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
#3061 BOR39.5mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
#3061 BOR
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
#3061 BOR100m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
#3061 BOR$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
45mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CIGA Design CD-08
ETA 2892-A2
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$1,995
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