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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsRZE Resolute 36

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Tool
Diameter
45mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Carbon
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-08
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$689

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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