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CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGONvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Super Black
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-06
Seiko NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
19
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$388

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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.

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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