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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

From video reviewers

The 9F quartz movement's exceptional accuracy is a key strength. The slim profile of the watch is also a notable feature.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
SBGV239100m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
9F82
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$3,100
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