![]() ![]() ![]() Our review watch came with a titanium case, which measures 46mm in diameter and tops out at 15mm in height due to the domed sapphire crystal. Although it’s something very common in the industry as it immediately reminds us of Ikepod, it matches the overall theme of the watch perfectly. If we start with the exterior of the watch, the CIGA Design Blue Planet looks and feels perfectly round, like a pebble. The fact that CIGA Design won the Challenge award marks the first time a Chinese watch company has received an award for a mechanical watch, a sign that things might be changing with regard to the perception of Chinese watchmaking. The competitors in the Challenge category consisted of watches from AnOrdain, Doxa, Furlan Marri, Massena Lab and Oris. ![]() In 2021, CIGA Design entered the Blue Planet in the Challenge category created for watches retailing below EUR 3,500. Each brand is able to enter one or several categories with one or several watches, and the winner in each category (Innovation, Audacity, Horological Revelation, Special Jury Prize or the coveted Aiguille d’Or for “best in show”) is voted by the people and a jury of specialists. In just a few short years, CIGA Design has won multiple highly praised international design awards, including the Red Dot Design Award and, of course, the GPHG Challenge Award in 2021.Įvery year the watchmaking industry elects the best watches during the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Under the name of CIGA Design, Zhang Jianmin works with a team of eight international designers to create very original watches, with the Blue Planet being the stand-out creation to date. Prior to his watchmaking adventures, he worked as a graphic designer of guidance systems in public areas (airports, train stations, public roads etc.). Mr Zhang Jianmin is not a watchmaker but an industrial designer by trade and education. The company was founded in 2016 by Zhang Jianmin and is located in Shenzhen, China. Now, a year later, we’ve finally had a chance to enjoy a hands-on with the fascinating CIGA Design U-Series Blue Planet in titanium and determine if it is any good.ĬIGA Design is not a traditional watchmaking company but more a design studio that happens to create and sell watches. The name popped up for the first time last year when the Blue Planet was pre-selected for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Challenge Award (which it ended up winning!). One such brand hard at work to change the perception of the Chinese watch industry is CIGA Design, a young company with quite a track record. Instead, some watchmakers are shifting into intriguingly original mechanical creations and occasionally Haute Horlogerie levels of watchmaking. ![]() It is no longer ‘just’ about cheap labour and (mildly put) unoriginal designs. Lmplements the concepts of sustainable development in every detail.EDO exclusive logo and theme slogan.Upholding the ideal of “Proud to be part of the World Earth Day Or-ganizationAiming to become a brilliant opportunity for all to practice sustain-able development.It is time for us to start adjusting our perception of Chinese watchmaking. Pliable and fitting, anti-microbial and wear-resisting dial Integrated color and natural texture strap.ĥ. Packaging is made of recyclable materials Starting from this moment, take responsibility for our beautiful home.ģ. Blue Planet - World Earth Day Limited Edition Logo on Bottom CapĮnvironment friendly screen printing, environmental protection on the wrist.Ĥ. World Earth Day Organization Logo Fluororubber Strap The beauty of the planet is presented through the environmentally friendly glue-dropping process. EDO-Protect our Blue earth theme pendantĪ continuation of the "Blue Planet"-themed custom necklace. The case is polished and brushed to present a beautiful glossy texture.Ģ. Reduce carbon pollution, contribute your effort to protect our blue home. The case is made of more expensive and more environmentally friendly recycled titanium material. lt combines the watch and pendant using environmentally friendly decoration.ġ. Recycled titanium eco-friendly reflective case Last 200 pcs available CIGA Design, in collaboration with The Earth Day Organization, has launched this special edition gift box to put environmental protection into action. ![]()
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