Inspired by humanity’s first step on the Moon, the CIGA Design Moonwalker transforms a defining moment in history into a bold mechanical timepiece.
The CIGA Design Moon Walker presents time as a journey rather than a display. A miniature astronaut moves steadily across a lunar landscape dial, marking each passing minute through motion - turning timekeeping into something to observe, not just read.
Inspiration & Design
Inspired by space exploration, the Moon Walker transforms the dial into a lunar surface where time unfolds through movement. Instead of traditional hands, the watch uses a moving astronaut to indicate minutes, creating a continuous visual narrative.
The design remains controlled and intentional, allowing the concept to stay clear and legible while still feeling imaginative.
Hidden within the lunar surface are quiet tributes to Apollo 11. These details - including the historic landing coordinates and the moment the mission touched down - are intentionally subtle, designed to reward careful observation rather than announce themselves immediately.
This approach reflects the watch’s broader philosophy: discovery through detail.
Dial & Case Details
The Moonwalker dial is micro-engraved with extraordinary precision, reaching tolerances of 0.03mm to reproduce the topography of the Moon.
Instead of traditional hands, time is indicated by a miniature astronaut figure that orbits across the lunar surface. The astronaut replaces conventional hour and minute hands, turning the act of reading time into a poetic mechanical gesture.
Each astronaut is cast in copper before undergoing a meticulous finishing process involving polishing, sandblasting, and silver coating. The complexity of the finishing results in a relatively low production yield, highlighting the craftsmanship involved.
Encasing the dial is a polished titanium case, chosen for its strength, light weight, and modern aesthetic.
Movement & Mechanics
Powering the Moonwalker is the Swiss-made CD-09 automatic movement, incorporating CIGA Design’s Asynchronous-Follow Technology.
Unlike conventional watch mechanisms where the hour and minute hands rotate uniformly, this system allows the hour and minute components to move independently. This creates a centralised time display that feels fluid and intuitive once understood.
The result is a mechanical display that mirrors the concept of orbital motion, reinforcing the watch’s lunar theme.
Bracelet/Strap & Wearability
Despite its futuristic concept, the Moonwalker remains surprisingly comfortable on the wrist.
The titanium case keeps the watch lightweight, while its lug-free integrated design allows it to sit naturally and securely on the wrist. The sapphire crystal enhances the depth of the dial while maintaining visual clarity.
Paired with a black silicone strap, the watch balances bold design with everyday practicality.
Final Impression
The Moonwalker represents one of the most conceptually ambitious watches in CIGA Design’s lineup.
By transforming the Moon’s surface into a functional mechanical display, the watch merges storytelling, design experimentation, and mechanical engineering into a single object.
For collectors drawn to watches that explore new ways of presenting time while remaining rooted in mechanical tradition, the Moonwalker offers a compelling and imaginative interpretation of modern watchmaking.
Technical Specifications
Case size:
46mm
Case material:
Titanium
Case back:
Sapphire, with engraving of Neil Armstrong's quote
Movement type:
Automatic
Movement no.:
Swiss made CD-09
Power reserve:
Approx 41hrs
Dial:
Unique design with a sculpted lunar dial; a miniature astronaut replaces traditional hands for time-telling
Glass:
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance:
5ATM
Strap type:
Silicone
Strap material:
Black silicone
Buckle:
Deployant buckle
Warranty:
2 years
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