Description
The CIGA Design X Series Machina Purple expresses mechanical design through structure, symmetry, and colour. Built around the X Series’ exposed architecture and finished with vivid purple accents, it delivers a futuristic interpretation of industrial watchmaking with strong visual identity.
Inspiration & Design
The X Series Machina draws from engineered machinery, structural frameworks, and the visual logic of exposed mechanics. Rather than hiding components, the design celebrates them - turning the watch into a study of movement, balance, and geometry.
The Machina variant introduces a more technical and symmetrical language than the Gorilla, with sharper alignment across the case and dial architecture. Purple accents add contrast and a more expressive contemporary tone.
Dial & Case Details
The watch features a skeletonised dial that reveals the movement beneath, creating depth and mechanical engagement from the first glance.
Its case is shaped with layered surfaces and angular transitions, reinforcing the industrial identity of the X Series. The purple highlights punctuate the structure, adding energy without overwhelming the underlying architecture.
The time display is integrated cleanly into the broader composition, maintaining function within the complexity.
Movement & Mechanics
Powering the watch is CIGA Design’s in-house automatic movement, developed for the X Series platform.
The openworked construction allows gears, bridges, and the oscillating balance to remain visible, making the mechanics central to the visual experience rather than hidden beneath a traditional dial.
Bracelet/Strap & Wearability
The watch is paired with a flexible silicone strap, chosen for durability and comfort. Its curved case profile allows the watch to sit naturally on the wrist despite its bold presence.
A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the dial while enhancing clarity and depth.
Final Impression
Despite its bold appearance, the X Series Machina Purple is designed for practical wear. The case contours help it sit securely on the wrist, while the strap provides flexibility and comfort for extended use.
Its presence is strong, but balanced enough for regular wear.
Technical Specifications
| Case size: |
44mm |
| 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 CD-01 |
| Dial: |
Unique open work dial design |
| Power reserve: |
Approx 40hrs |
| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance: |
3ATM |
| Strap type: |
Silicone
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| Strap material: |
Silicone in a complementary colour
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| Buckle: |
Tang buckle |
| Warranty: |
2 years
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