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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsBrew Metric Lite

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
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.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Mechanical
Diameter
45mm
30mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Carbon
Applied Index Markers
Indices
Applied
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CD-08
6T27
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$375
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