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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsMakydo Mystic Blue

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
Mystic Blue38mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
Mystic Blue
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
Mystic Blue50m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
Mystic Blue

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9mm
Lug Width
22mm
27mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-08
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899

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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.

Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

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