{"product_id":"ciga-design-time-cipher-stainless-steel-automatic-watch","title":"CIGA Design Time Cipher Stainless Steel Automatic Watch","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eThe CIGA Design Time Cipher invites a different way of reading time - not through static numerals, but through motion that gradually reveals itself. At its core is a wandering-hour display set against a Super Black dial, creating a watch that encourages a slower, more deliberate interaction with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1l6rj1m\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eInspiration \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eThe wandering-hour complication traces its origins back to 17th-century night clocks and early pocket watches, before being reinterpreted by modern independent watchmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eThe Time Cipher distils this history into a restrained, contemporary form. Rather than layering complexity, it focuses on a single controlled gesture: motion that quietly reveals the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eA central wandering assembly traces the minutes, while a rotating disc reveals the hour against a fixed reference point - allowing time to unfold fluidly rather than in rigid increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"154tr0t\" data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eDial \u0026amp; Case Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eAt the centre of the dial, the wandering mechanism sweeps the minutes across a defined arc. The partially skeletonised minute arm is finished with Côtes de Genève, while the hour disc combines openworked architecture with alternating polished and satin surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eThe dial itself is finished in Super Black, absorbing up to 99.3% of light. This creates a near-total visual void from which the motion of the display emerges, enhancing contrast and legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eRaised, CNC-engraved minute indices catch light subtly at the edges, guiding the eye inward toward the moving elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eThe stainless steel case offers a clean, balanced frame - defined by clarity and understated elegance. A slim 11.8mm profile, lug-less architecture, and domed sapphire crystal further enhance the sense of depth and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tgaci6\" data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Mechanics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003ePowering the Time Cipher is the CD-08 calibre, a self-developed automatic movement based on the Miyota 9000 architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003eRe-engineered to support the wandering-hour complication, it maintains reliability while enabling the smooth progression of the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003eThe result is a stable mechanical rhythm that complements the watch’s contemplative time display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pas2l7\" data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003eBracelet\/Strap \u0026amp; Wearability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eDespite its conceptual display, the Time Cipher wears comfortably. The lug-less case allows it to sit naturally along the wrist, while the slim profile keeps the overall presence refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003eIn stainless steel, the watch feels more neutral and versatile - balancing its unconventional display with a familiar material execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gx8dcn\" data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4442\"\u003eFinal Impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4715\"\u003eThe Time Cipher in stainless steel presents a clear and considered interpretation of the wandering-hour complication. It balances mechanical heritage with modern restraint, offering a design that reveals itself gradually over time.Technical Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4715\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e 45mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase back:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapphire exhibition caseback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement no.:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-house movement CD-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower reserve:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox 42hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSuper black; integrated wandering hour display with SuperLuminova on the hour and minute discs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5ATM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrap type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrap material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack fluororubber\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHidden clasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003e2 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIGA Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819711365439,"sku":"CIGA.TC.SS","price":1275.23,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5276\/7039\/files\/ciga-design-time-cipher-stainless-steel-front.png?v=1776931542","url":"https:\/\/redarmywatches.com\/products\/ciga-design-time-cipher-stainless-steel-automatic-watch","provider":"redarmywatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}