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CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSEvsLorier Hydra SIII

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CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
CIGA DesignCHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
MSRP $2,699
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE45.5mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE50m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE$2,699
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.35mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-12-SI
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,699
$699

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What people say

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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