Modern watchmaking is evolving.
Today's collectors are looking beyond traditional luxury, embracing brands that challenge convention through originality, innovation and exceptional design. Few modern manufacturers have captured this spirit more successfully than CIGA Design. Since its launch in 2016, the brand has redefined what a mechanical watch can be, blending contemporary industrial design with traditional horology to create timepieces that are as much wearable works of art as they are precision instruments.
Rather than following decades-old design codes, CIGA Design has forged its own identity. Skeletonised movements, architectural case designs, innovative displays and bold engineering have earned the brand international acclaim, including prestigious Red Dot, iF Design, German Design and Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards. These achievements have established CIGA Design as one of the most exciting names in contemporary mechanical watchmaking.
Whether you're discovering the brand for the first time or adding something truly distinctive to your collection, CIGA Design offers a refreshing perspective on modern horology.
A New Generation Of Watchmaking
Founded in 2016, CIGA Design was created with a simple vision: to make exceptional design accessible while celebrating the beauty of mechanical watchmaking.
The brand's philosophy draws inspiration from Bauhaus principles such as "form follows function" and "less is more", combining minimalist design with visible mechanics and contemporary architecture. Rather than treating the movement as something to hide beneath the dial, CIGA Design makes it the centrepiece of every watch.
This approach has helped the company build an entirely new audience of collectors who appreciate both engineering and design.
Award-Winning Design
Few modern watch brands have received as much international recognition in such a short period.
CIGA Design has earned multiple prestigious design awards, including:
- Red Dot Design Award
- iF Design Award
- German Design Award
- Good Design Award
- Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)
Its Blue Planet collection made history by becoming the first Chinese watch to win the GPHG Challenge Watch Prize, placing the brand alongside some of the world's most respected names in fine watchmaking.
Mechanical Art On The Wrist
Every CIGA Design watch is created to showcase mechanical beauty.
Rather than hiding the movement, many collections expose the intricate architecture through skeletonised dials and open-worked bridges.
Collectors appreciate:
- Skeleton movements
- Architectural dial layouts
- Contemporary case designs
- Premium finishing
- Mechanical craftsmanship
- Distinctive aesthetics
The result is a watch that becomes a conversation piece every time it's worn.
The Blue Planet Collection
The Blue Planet has become CIGA Design's most celebrated creation.
Instead of conventional hands, the watch displays time using a beautifully sculpted three-dimensional globe representing the Earth.
The innovative display combines artistic creativity with mechanical engineering, creating one of the most original watches available today.
Its unique design has earned international acclaim and helped establish CIGA Design as a leader in contemporary horology.
The Z Series
For collectors who appreciate bold industrial styling, the Z Series offers a striking alternative.
Featuring tonneau-shaped cases, layered skeleton movements and contemporary architecture, these watches showcase the technical side of modern design.
Highlights include:
- Skeleton automatic movements
- Titanium case options
- Angular case architecture
- Multi-layer dial construction
- Modern industrial styling
The Z Series demonstrates how mechanical watchmaking can be both innovative and highly wearable.
Hunter, Time Cipher & Beyond
CIGA Design continues to expand its collection with models that explore new interpretations of contemporary watchmaking.
Popular collections include:
- Hunter
- Time Cipher
- Blue Planet II
- Z Series
- X Series
- Tourbillon models
Each collection brings its own distinctive design language while remaining unmistakably CIGA Design.
Premium Materials And Engineering
Beneath their artistic appearance, CIGA Design watches are engineered for everyday reliability.
Depending on the model, collectors can expect:
- Automatic mechanical movements
- Sapphire crystal
- Titanium or stainless steel cases
- High-quality straps and bracelets
- Precision finishing
- Comfortable ergonomics
Every component has been carefully selected to complement the brand's design-led philosophy.
Why Collectors Love CIGA Design
CIGA Design has earned a loyal following because it offers something genuinely different.
Rather than recreating familiar luxury sports watches or vintage classics, the brand focuses on originality.
Collectors value:
- Award-winning design
- Mechanical innovation
- Skeletonised architecture
- Contemporary aesthetics
- Outstanding value
- Strong individuality
In an industry where many watches look increasingly similar, CIGA Design stands apart.
The Future Of Contemporary Watch Design
CIGA Design represents a new direction for mechanical watchmaking.
It demonstrates that innovation doesn't always require centuries of history—it requires creativity, confidence and the willingness to challenge convention.
By combining modern industrial design with traditional mechanical engineering, the brand has created watches that appeal to collectors seeking originality without compromising quality.
As its international reputation continues to grow, CIGA Design is proving that contemporary watchmaking has an exciting future.
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