Description
This more compact 43mm version brings the award-winning CIGA DESIGN Blue Planet concept to a wider range of wrists while preserving everything that made the original so distinctive.
The concept behind the CIGA DESIGN Blue Planet II remains the same - a rotating Earth replacing traditional hands - but the execution is more considered. Proportions are improved, and the overall watch feels more balanced on the wrist.
It is still unconventional, but easier to wear.
Inspiration & Design
The design is built around a single idea - representing Earth as a system in motion.
At the centre of the dial is a three-dimensional globe that rotates continuously, replacing the role of traditional hands. Time is read against a fixed indicator, turning the display into something spatial rather than flat.
The case and dial are designed to support this concept, with clean geometry and controlled proportions that keep the focus on the rotating Earth. Compared to earlier executions, this version focuses on proportion and wearability.
The overall result feels balanced and intentional, allowing an unconventional display to remain clear and wearable.
Dial & Case Details
The case has been proportioned around a 43mm stainless steel case, offering a more compact wearing experience without altering the visual impact of the rotating Earth display. The three-dimensional Earth remains the focal point, rotating continuously as the primary time display.
Surface detailing is controlled and legible, with clear separation between elements. Compared to earlier versions, the overall presentation feels more balanced and less visually dense.
The stainless steel case introduces a more familiar material, making the watch feel grounded and durable for daily use.
Movement & Mechanics
At the heart of the Blue Planet II is CIGA Design’s Asynchronous-Follow Movement Technology, an innovative mechanical system that reinterprets how time is displayed.
Unlike traditional watches that rely on separate gears for hour and minute hands, this mechanism pairs a stationary hour dial with a dynamic minute dial on the same plane. The hour indication moves through a 30-degree arc, while the minute indication completes a 390-degree rotation.
This refined mechanism builds on the concept introduced in the original Blue Planet, offering smoother interaction between the hour and minute displays while preserving the collection’s distinctive single-point time indication.
Bracelet/Strap & Wearability
The 43mm case offers a noticeably more versatile wearing experience. It sits lower and more compactly on the wrist while retaining the sculptural profile that defines the Blue Planet II. For collectors who admired the original but preferred a more moderate size, this version strikes an excellent balance between presence and comfort.
Final Impression
The Blue Planet II does not reinvent the concept - it refines it.
By improving proportions, materials, and overall balance, it makes the idea more accessible without losing what made it distinctive.
For those who like the Blue Planet but want something more wearable, this is the natural choice.
Technical Specifications
| Case size: |
43mm
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| Case material: |
Stainless steel
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| Case back: |
Sapphire commemorative GPHG 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 planet Earth on your wrist; lumed indices |
| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance: |
3ATM |
| Strap type: |
Silicone
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| Strap material: |
Marine blue silicone
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| Buckle: |
Tang buckle |
| Warranty: |
2 years
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