CIGA Design Watches

CIGA Design was founded in 2016 in China, and has grown into one of the fastest-growing independent watch brands worldwide within less than a decade. The brand is built around a 'Form Follows Function' design philosophy, treating the watch movement itself as the centrepiece rather than hiding it behind a conventional dial.

CIGA Design has earned international recognition for its youthfulness, horology complications industrial, modern aesthetic, including the GPHG Challenge Prize in 2021 for its Blue Planet collection, alongside an iF Design Award and a Red Dot Award. The brand blends Swiss-inspired horology with contemporary art, appealing to collectors looking beyond mainstream Swiss brands.

Unlike traditional luxury watch brands that focus on heritage styling, CIGA Design emphasises modern industrial design and complex features, mechanical innovation. Every watch is created to showcase the beauty of its movement, making the watch itself a wearable piece of engineering.

•        Award-winning watch brand

•        Innovative skeleton and open-worked movements

•        Automatic mechanical movements

•        Sapphire crystal protection

•        Premium materials including titanium, ceramic and stainless steel

•        Stainless steel, ceramic & titanium straps. 

•        Contemporary architectural case designs

•        Excellent value in the luxury mechanical watch segment

•        Perfect for collectors seeking unique conversation pieces

Each CIGA Design collection offers a distinct interpretation of modern horology.

Blue Planet

The collection that brought global recognition to CIGA Design. Featuring a rotating Earth-inspired dial with an innovative satellite-style time display, Blue Planet became the first Chinese-designed watch to win the GPHG Challenge Prize, in 2021.

Series C

Minimalist skeleton watches that expose the movement while maintaining a clean, architectural appearance. Ideal for buyers looking for affordable skeleton automatic watches.

X Series

Bold geometric cases with industrial styling and visible mechanics, designed for collectors who prefer contemporary wrist presence.

Z Series

Futuristic designs with unique case construction and layered dials, reflecting CIGA Design's emphasis on innovation.

Magician Series

Mechanical watches inspired by illusion and transparency, showcasing intricate movement architecture.

•        Blue Planet Watches

•        Hunter Skeleton Watches

•        Edge Collection

•        Machina Collection

•        Eastern Jade Series

•        Gorilla Series

•        Moon Walker Edition

•        Tourbillon Collection

Each collection showcases a unique interpretation of mechanical watchmaking, ranging from minimalist skeleton designs to highly artistic complications.

CIGA Design has become one of the fastest-growing independent watch brands because it challenges traditional watchmaking norms. Instead of designing around conventional dials, the brand builds watches where the movement becomes the centrepiece - exposed mechanics, unconventional time displays, and bold architectural cases that have attracted collectors worldwide.

Its flagship Blue Planet watch introduced an entirely new way of displaying time through a single rotating pointer inspired by Earth's orbit, earning the brand one of the industry's highest honours - the GPHG Challenge Prize.

A CIGA Design watch is ideal for:

•        First-time automatic watch buyers

•        Mechanical watch enthusiasts

•        Skeleton watch collectors

•        Design professionals

•        Micro Engineering/Architecture lovers

•        Modern luxury enthusiasts

•        Watch collectors looking beyond mainstream Swiss brands

•        Buyers seeking exceptional value in mechanical watches

•        Young collector

CIGA Design has earned recognition for challenging conventional watchmaking through bold industrial design rather than traditional luxury positioning. While many brands emphasise heritage, CIGA Design focuses on originality, engineering, and accessibility - an approach that has earned it multiple international design awards and a growing following within the global watch community.

Hour Studio sources every CIGA Design watch directly from authorized channels, ensuring complete authenticity and manufacturer-backed warranty, alongside expert assistance before and after your purchase.

Benefits of Shopping at Hour Studio

•        100% Genuine CIGA Design Watches

•        Backed by India’s largest Luxury watch retailer Ethos

•        Manufacturer Warranty

•        Secure Online Shopping

•        Multiple Payment Options

•        Easy EMI Availability

•        Fast & Insured Shipping Across India

•        Dedicated Luxury Watch Experts

•        Easy Customer Support

Whether you're investing in your first automatic watch or expanding your collection, Hour Studio helps you choose the perfect CIGA Design model based on your style and budget.

• CIGA Design Aglaia Watches
• CIGA Design Blue Planet Watches
• CIGA Design Edge Watches
• CIGA Design Energy Watches
• CIGA Design Magician Watches
• CIGA Design Moon Walker Watches
• CIGA Design R Series Watches
• CIGA Design Series J Watches
• CIGA Design Series My Watches
• CIGA Design Sparkle Watches
• CIGA Design Time Cipher Watches
• CIGA Design Vector Watches

• CIGA Design Watches for Men
• CIGA Design Watches for Women

• CIGA Design Watches Under ₹25,000
• CIGA Design Watches Under ₹50,000
• CIGA Design Watches Under ₹1 Lakh
• CIGA Design Watches Under ₹2 Lakh
• CIGA Design Watches Under ₹3 Lakh
• CIGA Design Watches Under ₹4 Lakh

• CIGA Design Automatic Watches
• CIGA Design Manual Winding Watches
• CIGA Design Quartz Watches

• CIGA Design Black Watches
• CIGA Design Blue Watches
• CIGA Design Brown Watches
• CIGA Design Grey Watches
• CIGA Design Mother of Pearl Watches
• CIGA Design Skeleton Watches
• CIGA Design Red Watches
• CIGA Design Orange Watches
• CIGA Design Purple Watches
• CIGA Design White Watches

• CIGA Design Asymmetrical Watches
• CIGA Design Cushion Watches
• CIGA Design Round Watches
• CIGA Design Square Watches
• CIGA Design Tonneau Watches

- CIGA Design Open Balance Wheel Watches

When was CIGA Design founded?

CIGA Design was founded in 2016 in China. Within a few years, the brand built an international reputation for skeleton dials and industrial design, culminating in the 2021 GPHG Challenge Prize for its Blue Planet collection - one of independent watchmaking's most prestigious honours.

Are CIGA Design watches worth buying?

Yes. definitely as it provides great value to the money spent. CIGA Design is recognised globally for combining innovative engineering with award-winning industrial design, including the 2021 GPHG Challenge Prize for its Blue Planet collection. Its automatic mechanical watches offer exceptional value compared to many traditional luxury brands, particularly for buyers new to mechanical watches. Complication which features in ultra-high end watch brands are made available at very reasonable prices. 

Are CIGA Design watches automatic?

Most CIGA Design watches feature automatic mechanical movements, visible through the brand's signature skeleton and open-worked dials that put the moving parts on display. The brand also offers select manual-winding complications and tourbillon models for collectors seeking more advanced mechanics.

What is the most popular CIGA Design watch?

The Blue Planet II is the brand's flagship model and one of the most celebrated contemporary watch designs worldwide, known for its single-hand, Earth-inspired time display. It remains the watch most closely associated with CIGA Design's global recognition, including its 2021 GPHG Challenge Prize win.

Do CIGA Design watches use sapphire crystal?

Many premium CIGA Design collections feature scratch-resistant sapphire crystal for enhanced durability and clarity, particularly in the brand's skeleton and open-worked models where the crystal also needs to showcase the movement clearly. Availability varies by collection and specific model.

Are CIGA Design watches suitable for collectors?

Absolutely. CIGA Design's distinctive design language, limited production models, award-winning innovations, and unique complications make the brand highly appealing to modern collectors, especially those looking for mechanical watches outside the mainstream Swiss watchmaking tradition.

Why buy CIGA Design watches from Hour Studio?

Hour Studio sources every CIGA Design watch through authorised channels, backing each purchase with official manufacturer warranty. Shoppers also get secure checkout, expert guidance, nationwide delivery, and a premium ownership experience from a trusted luxury watch retailer in India.