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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Carbon
White
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-08
9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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