CIGA Design - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Acquired at the end of 2019 via Indigogo, the process of acquiring a Chinese watch online via crowdfunding is not trivial for me. The atypical look (transparency and shape, ok, RM style…), the titanium (grade 2) (weight only 66gr), the price (less than €250 delivered, including 3 quick release bracelets: leather, rubber and Milanese) were the deciding factor, with the risk-taking ultimately limited! And of course, the essential sapphire crystal (front) protecting a Seagull automatic movement that is surprisingly re…

Second watch from this quality Chinese brand that enters my collection after the Blue Planet. I was attracted of course by the design proposal and by this evolution of the original model which is now presented in titanium. Several small details explain the reasons why it won the "German Design Award" in 2020, such as the shape of the case which is "skeleton" on the sides with the 4 decorative screws, of course on its dial and the technical hands with red details. The brand name is repeated on the left side and on t…

Although this brand is of Chinese origin, do not be fooled by prejudices, because this watch is not a discount watch. In fact, the brand has become so renowned that it even wins awards in our countries. As soon as I laid eyes on the Cigadesign Z-Series, I was captivated by its unique design and exceptional finishes. It is rare to find a watch of this quality at such an attractive price. Its imposing appearance does not go unnoticed, even by those who are not particularly interested in watchmaking.

Credible Chinese competition is arriving in the watchmaking world, as evidenced by this model which won the innovation prize at the GPHG in 2021. The brand was already known to some enthusiasts for its tonneau models and now it "breaks the screen" with a poetic evocation of the awareness that we must act for the planet. Despite its large size of 46mn it is easy to wear due to the absence of horns. It takes a little adaptation at the beginning in order to read the time because this is done on the one hand at the lev…