Description
The CIGA DESIGN Hunter Vintage Rose Gold brings a more understated elegance to the Hunter collection while preserving the bold mechanical character that defines its identity. Inspired by the quiet confidence that follows achievement, the Vintage series introduces a warmer palette that softens the industrial edge of the original without diminishing its architectural presence. Finished in Rose Gold, this interpretation balances contemporary skeleton watchmaking with timeless sophistication, offering a mechanical timepiece that feels equally at home in everyday settings and more refined occasions.
Inspiration & Design
The Hunter collection has always celebrated openness, precision and mechanical honesty. Hunter Vintage builds upon that foundation, exploring how colour and finishing can transform the personality of a watch without altering its underlying architecture.
Inspired by the first light of dawn after the hunt, the Vintage collection represents a moment of reflection rather than pursuit. The skeletonised movement remains proudly exposed, while warmer metallic tones introduce a greater sense of maturity and refinement. Rather than demanding attention through contrast alone, the Rose Gold model invites closer appreciation through subtle details, balanced proportions and carefully considered finishing.
CIGA DESIGN describes the Rose Gold model as "Understated by choice. The one that grows on you." It is a fitting description for a watch whose appeal lies not in excess, but in quiet confidence.
Dial & Case Details
The Hunter Vintage Rose Gold retains the collection's signature three-layer tonneau-shaped case, a design that creates depth through structure rather than decoration. Every surface has been engineered to contribute to the overall composition, resulting in a watch that feels architectural from every angle.
The skeletonised dial reveals the movement in its entirety, allowing gears, bridges and mechanical components to become part of the visual experience. Fine cut-outs extend the open-work concept beyond the dial itself, carrying the design language throughout the case and reinforcing the Hunter's unmistakable identity.
Crafted from 316L stainless steel, the 43mm × 48mm case combines micro-sandblasted surfaces with polished chamfers that catch the light with every movement of the wrist. The warm Rose Gold finish enhances these contrasting textures, creating a softer, more sophisticated interpretation of the Hunter's bold architecture. A curved sapphire crystal protects the movement while maintaining exceptional clarity.
Movement & Mechanics
Powering the Hunter Vintage Rose Gold is CIGA DESIGN's self-developed CD-07 automatic calibre. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement incorporates 24 jewels and provides a power reserve of approximately 40 hours.
The movement is arranged in the Hunter collection's distinctive X-shaped architecture, making the mechanics themselves the focal point of the design. Glass micro-blasted bridges contrast beautifully against polished chamfered edges, creating shifting highlights as light moves across the exposed surfaces.
An exclusive KE-efficient rotor concentrates its mass within a compact 120-degree arc, reducing overall footprint while maintaining winding efficiency. Visible through the open caseback, the rotor introduces another dynamic layer to the watch's mechanical display. Every movement undergoes a comprehensive 90-day build and testing process before leaving the manufacture, reflecting CIGA DESIGN's commitment to reliability and quality.
Bracelet/Strap & Wearability
The integrated H-link bracelet continues the Hunter Vintage's design language from case to clasp, creating a seamless visual flow across the wrist. Finished with the same combination of micro-sandblasted surfaces and polished chamfers as the case, it reinforces the watch's refined character while ensuring exceptional comfort.
A hidden clasp preserves the bracelet's uninterrupted profile, while the lugless case construction allows the watch to sit naturally on a wide range of wrist sizes. Measuring just 12.1mm thick, the Hunter Vintage Rose Gold delivers impressive presence without feeling bulky, making it an ideal companion for everyday wear.
Final Impression
The Hunter Vintage Rose Gold demonstrates that mechanical boldness and refined elegance are not mutually exclusive. While retaining the exposed architecture and contemporary design language of the original Hunter, it introduces a warmer, more sophisticated personality that reveals itself over time.
For collectors who appreciate modern skeleton watches but prefer a more understated aesthetic, the Rose Gold model offers a compelling balance between mechanical innovation, architectural design and timeless versatility.
Technical Specifications
| Case size: |
48.0x43mm
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| Case material: |
316L stainless steel
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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 CD-07
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| Power reserve: |
Approx 40hrs |
| Dial: |
Unique open work dial design |
| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance: |
5ATM |
| Strap type: |
Bracelet
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| Strap material: |
Stainless steel
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| Buckle: |
Tang buckle |
| Warranty: |
2 years
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