{"title":"Time Cipher","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eMinimalism. Symbolism. Mechanical expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eTime Cipher explores a different side of CIGA Design - one where abstract forms, wandering hours mechanics and contemporary design converge into a uniquely artistic interpretation of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eDefined by its distinctive wandering hours display and sculptural dial architecture, the collection challenges conventional watchmaking layouts while maintaining everyday wearability. Through restraint rather than complexity, Time Cipher demonstrates how modern mechanical watches can communicate emotion, meaning and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ciga-design-time-cipher-stainless-steel-automatic-watch","title":"CIGA DESIGN Time Cipher Stainless Steel Automatic Watch","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eThe CIGA DESIGN Time Cipher invites a different way of reading time - not through static numerals, but through motion that gradually reveals itself. At its core is a wandering-hour display set against a Super Black dial, creating a watch that encourages a slower, more deliberate interaction with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1l6rj1m\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eInspiration \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eThe wandering-hour complication traces its origins back to 17th-century night clocks and early pocket watches, before being reinterpreted by modern independent watchmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eThe Time Cipher distils this history into a restrained, contemporary form. Rather than layering complexity, it focuses on a single controlled gesture: motion that quietly reveals the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eA central wandering assembly traces the minutes, while a rotating disc reveals the hour against a fixed reference point - allowing time to unfold fluidly rather than in rigid increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"154tr0t\" data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eDial \u0026amp; Case Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eAt the centre of the dial, the wandering mechanism sweeps the minutes across a defined arc. The partially skeletonised minute arm is finished with Côtes de Genève, while the hour disc combines openworked architecture with alternating polished and satin surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eThe dial itself is finished in Super Black, absorbing up to 99.3% of light. This creates a near-total visual void from which the motion of the display emerges, enhancing contrast and legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eRaised, CNC-engraved minute indices catch light subtly at the edges, guiding the eye inward toward the moving elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eThe stainless steel case offers a clean, balanced frame - defined by clarity and understated elegance. A slim 11.8mm profile, lug-less architecture, and domed sapphire crystal further enhance the sense of depth and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tgaci6\" data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Mechanics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003ePowering the Time Cipher is the CD-08 calibre, a self-developed automatic movement based on the Miyota 9000 architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003eRe-engineered to support the wandering-hour complication, it maintains reliability while enabling the smooth progression of the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003eThe result is a stable mechanical rhythm that complements the watch’s contemplative time display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pas2l7\" data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003eBracelet\/Strap \u0026amp; Wearability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eDespite its conceptual display, the Time Cipher wears comfortably. The lug-less case allows it to sit naturally along the wrist, while the slim profile keeps the overall presence refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003eIn stainless steel, the watch feels more neutral and versatile - balancing its unconventional display with a familiar material execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gx8dcn\" data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4442\"\u003eFinal Impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4715\"\u003eThe Time Cipher in stainless steel presents a clear and considered interpretation of the wandering-hour complication. 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