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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Super Black
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
SII NH34
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$399

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What people say

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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is noted for its striking, luxe design and unique materials, featuring a mirror-polished black agate case and a "Super Black" dial with a dragon-shaped tourbillon cage. Owners highlight the golden dragon's steady rotation and the way the black dial makes diamond hands and the tourbillon stand out. However, reviewers point out uneven gem-setting and a limited 30-meter water resistance. Some community members note inconsistent brand lettering quality and find the case design comparable to an Apple Watch. The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is a compelling conversation piece, with owners valuing its unique aesthetic and the tourbillon's visual appeal despite some finishing inconsistencies.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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