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CIGA Design Moonwalker

Description

Inspired by humanity’s first step on the Moon, the CIGA Design Moonwalker transforms a defining moment in history into a bold mechanical timepiece.

Rather than referencing space exploration symbolically, the Moonwalker integrates the story directly into its design. The dial becomes a detailed lunar landscape, inviting the wearer to experience time through a miniature interpretation of the Moon’s surface.

The result is a watch that sits at the intersection of horology, storytelling, and object design - expressive without excess, and engineered to be worn rather than simply admired.

Inspiration & Design

The Moonwalker’s dial recreates the Near Side of the Moon using ultra-high-resolution lunar imagery as its foundation.

Through precision micro-engraving, the dial captures the Moon’s terrain with remarkable depth and texture. Craters, ridges, and subtle surface variations emerge as sculpted forms rather than printed graphics, giving the dial a tactile, almost architectural quality.

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: Tang buckle
Warranty: 2 years


CIGA Design Moonwalker

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SKU: CIGA.MOONWALKER

A concept-driven mechanical watch that transforms the Moon’s surface into a sculpted time display.

$2,466.06 Excl. VAT

Why RAW Curated This: At RAW, we are drawn to watches that approach timekeeping as an idea rather than simply a function. The Moonwalker stood out for the way it translates one of humanity’s defining achievements - the first step on the Moon - into a fully integrated mechanical design. Instead of referencing space exploration through colour or decoration alone, the Moonwalker embeds the story directly into the watch itself. The sculpted lunar dial, orbiting astronaut time indicator, and unconventional mechanical display create a timepiece that feels both imaginative and mechanically authentic. For collectors who appreciate watches that blur the boundary between horology, storytelling, and industrial design, the Moonwalker offers a concept-driven piece that remains grounded in real mechanical watchmaking.
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    Description

    Inspired by humanity’s first step on the Moon, the CIGA Design Moonwalker transforms a defining moment in history into a bold mechanical timepiece.

    Rather than referencing space exploration symbolically, the Moonwalker integrates the story directly into its design. The dial becomes a detailed lunar landscape, inviting the wearer to experience time through a miniature interpretation of the Moon’s surface.

    The result is a watch that sits at the intersection of horology, storytelling, and object design - expressive without excess, and engineered to be worn rather than simply admired.

    Inspiration & Design

    The Moonwalker’s dial recreates the Near Side of the Moon using ultra-high-resolution lunar imagery as its foundation.

    Through precision micro-engraving, the dial captures the Moon’s terrain with remarkable depth and texture. Craters, ridges, and subtle surface variations emerge as sculpted forms rather than printed graphics, giving the dial a tactile, almost architectural quality.

    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: Tang buckle
    Warranty: 2 years


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