![]() Its dial has beautiful 3D replicas of our Earth, while the one-of-a-kind movement simulates the planet’s rotation. So this watch takes its inspiration from our blue planet. What inspired this watch? According to the company, the global pandemic of 2020 forced everyone to reflect on how we should balance our needs with the Earth’s. CIGA Design U Blue Planet Mechanical Watch side view Live in harmony with the environment With this clear, miniature blue Earth on your wrist, it’s impossible not to be inspired by our planet’s glory. Similarly, the CIGA Design Mechanical Watch Series U Blue Planet inspires us to be the change we want to see.įeaturing microcarved replicas of some of the Earth’s most beautiful natural elements, this lovely watch encourages wears to remember what they share and what they must protect. Quite a bargain for such a unique piece and 2021 GPHG winner.įor more information, please visit CIGA Design’s website.You love the Earth and everything it offers. All of this comes at a price of only USD 1,899. The CIGA Design Blue Planet Gilding has two straps in the box – a matching, single-link ceramic bracelet with butterfly clasp and a black fluoroelastomer rubber strap. It’s large case and unusual dial won’t be for everyone, but for enthusiasts wanting something truly different for a down to earth price, this award winning, golden globe of a watch delivers. Its creative, unconventional design adds a bit of fun and whimsy to time telling, turning something potentially mundane into an experience whenever you check your watch. Unique and innovative designs usually impress me more than COSC accuracy and precious metals, and the CIGA Design Blue Planet Gilding is no exception. ![]() Decorations include perlage and stripes, and presents as well as comparable ETA or Sellita counterparts. This certainly isn’t groundbreaking on paper, but as with the design, execution overcomes any shortcomings in specs. Accuracy is rated at -15/+30 seconds per day. The movement has 30 jewels, beats at 28,800vph (4Hz) and has a 40-hour power reserve. We’ve seen this kind of alignment before with the SNGLRTY Blue Steel OHI-4, but never quite like this. The Chinese calibre is new and innovative, using non-synchronous tracking technology that allows for the unconventional display. In fact, the brand has nine of the thirteen Red Dot Awards for Chinese watches. In addition to the coveted GPHG award, it has multiple Red Dot Design awards among many other international awards. CIGA Design may be a young brand, but already has an impressive record that speaks for itself. ![]() ![]() Zhang has a background in industrial design and was a graphic designer for airports, train stations and other public transportation systems prior to venturing into watchmaking. Meet the CIGA Design Blue Planet Gilding.įounded in 2016 by Zhang Jianmin in Shenzhen, China, the brand works with eight international designers (each from a different country) to push the envelope of watch design. The unique design without conventional hands is certainly eye catching and this follow-up is gilded with 24k gold. Bucking the stereotypical perception of Chinese watchmaking is CIGA Design, which not only produces watches with Swiss or European desirability, but its Blue Planet Titanium won the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Challenge Award in 2021. Although most are seen as “cheap” and inferior to counterparts from Switzerland and the like, it’s an impressive statistic. Bigger than Switzerland, bigger than Japan, bigger than all of them. Here’s an interesting fact – China is the largest manufacturer and exporter of watches.
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