Description
The CIGA Design Blue Planet Gilding represents an evolution of the brand's award-winning Blue Planet design. As a symbol of the enduring nature of eternity, gold has stood the test of time for millennia and must not be overlooked.
From the ancient Greek myth of King Midas to the Silk Road trade that facilitated the exchange of gold and other precious commodities; the wealth of the Ghana Empire that was built on gold mining and trade, to the infamous California Gold Rush that drew prospectors from around the world in search of riches, gold is a symbol of wealth and power, beauty and elegance, and the enduring nature of eternity.
The initial engraving of the dial's contours is performed using a CNC engraving machine with a 0.07mm cutting head at a high speed of 20,000RPM. This process
takes a total of 18 hours to complete. After the initial engraving is completed, the raw dial is coated with a corrosion-resistant black layer, a special kind of ink to stabilise the follow-up electroplating process and endure acid pickling. The intricate details on the dial are produced by a secondary CNC engraving with a more precise 0.05mm drill
at a high speed of 20,000RPM. This process takes a total of 6 hours to complete. The layer of pure 24k gold on top is gilded upon after the raw dial undergoes multi-layer electrode ion plating (including zinc and nickel).
The intricate dial details crisp oceans, sprawling mountains, and pristine land, acting
as a constant reminder of what we all share and what we must preserve. The dial,
crafted with micro-craving and multi-layer gilding, reproduces the Earth in the same
continent-and-ocean ratio and depicts the real altitude of the terrain. The first application of 24K gold on a CIGA Design watch together with the painstakingly finished black ceramic case cranks things up a notch with the essence of elegance and sophistication, making this timepiece a symbol of the infinite potential that lies within us all and a testament to the enduring nature of eternity.
With the debut of pure gold and masterful craftsmanship, the CIGA Design Blue Planet Gilding is a fusion of all the experience the brand has gained since its debut. This black-gold rendition of the Blue Planet is striking in both technical and aesthetic aspects.
Technical Specifications
| Case size: |
46mm
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| Case material: |
Ceramic
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| Case back: |
Sapphire exhibition caseback
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| Movement type: |
Automatic
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| Movement no.: |
In-house movement |
| Power reserve: |
Approx 40hrs |
| Dial: |
Unique dial design depicting our planet Earth on your wrist |
| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance: |
3ATM |
| Strap type: |
Ceramic and fluorine rubber
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| Strap material: |
Black ceramic bracelet and black fluorine rubber
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| Buckle: |
Deployant clasp for the bracelet and tang buckle for the rubber strap
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| Warranty: |
2 years
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