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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
SBGM245200m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Super Black
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
9S66
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$6,100
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