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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsDan Henry 1937

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
193740h
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
1937
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
Gold
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-08
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$290

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What people say

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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