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CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSEvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
CIGA DesignCHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
MSRP $2,699
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE45.5mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE50m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE$2,699
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.35mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-12-SI
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
22
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,699
$3,520

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CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE

The CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE is noted for its striking central tourbillon, DLC-coated titanium case, and 24k gold horse with diamond hands, all offered at a price point under $2,700. One owner reported their watch stopped working after two months, and the company did not respond to inquiries, while another found the leather strap to be subpar. The watch has a 45.5mm size and a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE as an attention-grabbing showcase of modern Chinese watchmaking, with its standout tourbillon and material execution being key draws despite some reported durability and accessory concerns.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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