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CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSEvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
CIGA DesignCHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
MSRP $2,699
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE45.5mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE$2,699
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.35mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-12-SI
Seiko NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,699
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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