The New Magician by CIGA Design

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After the incredible achievement of the Blue Planet, which won the Challenge Watch Prize at the 2021 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, CIGA Design has moved forth with a brand-new idea called Magician. With its three replaceable cases, the Magician strives to break the norm. This gives the wearer the equivalent of 3 timepieces for the cost of one. It also lets users alter the design of their watch to meet their preferences and sense of style whenever necessary. Moreover, on paper, the concept is undoubtedly original.

Mr. Zhang Jianmin, among China’s Leading ten Industrial Designers, established CIGA Design in 2016. CIGA Design maintains its initial concept as the state’s first authentic designer timepiece company. With the addition of contemporary mechanical artwork, it embodies aesthetics at the wrist. It also reinvents wristwatches for generation Z to show their personalities and ideologies through timepieces, adhering to the architectural concept that ‘design is the mix of the perceptual and the intellectual’ whilst thinking beyond the box.

Technical Features

• The dial, case, and hands

The component that houses the movement and dial is located at the watch’s base. This base module is round in shape and has a cutting-edge design that complements the Magician’s modern accents.

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The interchangeable casing is this piece’s main highlight. The Magician comes with choices between 3 case types: square, round, and tonneau. By adding a new casing to the basic module, the owner can change the appearance of the watch.

Since the module incorporates a system comparable to the rapid strap replacement method several watch companies use, this is a somewhat simple and intuitive process. This is accomplished in the instance of the Magician by a set of spring-loaded keys.

The 3 casings do alter the watch’s appearance dramatically. The tonneau casing is many users’ favorite because it has a stylish, geometric shape with recessed cutouts. Besides, the dimensions of the cases, which varies from 44 millimeter to 46 millimeter and wears a bit too big on a few wrists, might be the only minor concern.

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When it comes to the Magician dial, CIGA Design decided on a skeleton dial to match the avant-garde style of the piece. The brand claims that the skeleton dial is employed to create a three-dimensional illusion, giving the movement the appearance of floating in midair. To help the user view the time more precisely, the base unit also has a minute tracker on the periphery. While readability may not be the best for displaying the time, the dial’s concept was undeniably done successfully.

In addition, a set of luminescent skeleton pointers that can read the time in the darkness match the movement. The piece also has a spinning gear in the center that revolves once each 60 seconds. Moreover, a skeleton-like motif can be seen on the center gear, which is likewise packed with luminous material.

• Different Watch Morph

The Magician comes with the ability to change the watch form based on your needs. And as a result of this function, this item may attract young people. It also inspires the younger generation to consider novel concepts. Moreover, this feature is suitable for people who like new ideas and like to wander off the trodden path.

• Movement 

The company’s own CD-03 battery powers the timepiece. Both manual and self-winding versions of the watch are offered.

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The independence of the time-only movement is about 40 hours, which is suitable. In terms of polish, the movement is sensible for the cost range. Nevertheless, the CD-03’s face side deserves special attention because it has a cross pattern and a glossy bronze base plate. It is also reasonably industrial, which is appropriate for a watch worth three figures.

Conclusion 

The watches made by CIGA Design are invigorating in some way. Because of this, the Magician is undoubtedly a fascinating timepiece with an original concept.

In addition, this CIGA Design Watch is an excellent choice if you enjoy wearing mechanical timepieces. Luckily, this wristwatch gives you access to all the top selections on the market.