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CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Carbon
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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