Ciga Design Hunter

Part of the brand's Series Z, the Ciga Design Hunter takes the idea of a distinctive watch to the extreme: a geometric tonneau case, a skeleton dial that reveals every gear, and a bold silhouette. A men's skeleton watch for those who would rather show off the mechanics than hide them.

The collection includes several lines. The Hunter, made of 316L stainless steel, and the gold-toned Hunter Vintage feature an automatic mechanical movement developed by Ciga Design with a 40-hour power reserve. The Hunter Titanium and Hunter Tourbillon feature lighter, sandblasted grade 5 titanium cases, while the Hunter Tourbillon models are manually wound. All are protected by sapphire crystal.

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Automatic or manual winding: what's the difference in a mechanical watch?

Both work on the same principle: a spring housed in the barrel stores energy, then gradually releases it to the mechanical movement. In the Hunter, Hunter Vintage, and Hunter Titanium, a rotor moves with your wrist and winds the spring automatically, providing a 40-hour power reserve. The Hunter Tourbillon models are wound by hand using the crown, ideally at the same time each day, until you feel resistance. Enthusiasts appreciate the ritual, and without a rotor, there's an unobstructed view of the mechanism through the Hunter's skeleton dial.

What is a tourbillon, and what does it do?

Invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet and patented in 1801, the tourbillon is one of watchmaking's most admired complications. It places the regulating components, the balance wheel and escapement, inside a rotating cage. That constant rotation distributes the effects of gravity, which can affect the accuracy of a pocket watch held in the same position. On the Ciga Design Hunter Tourbillon, its appeal is mainly visual and symbolic: the cage turns in full view through the skeleton dial, inside a titanium tonneau case. Once reserved for haute horlogerie, this spectacle is now far more accessible.

What is grade 5 titanium?

Grade 5 titanium, also known as Ti-6Al-4V, is an alloy made of titanium, approximately 6% aluminum, and 4% vanadium. Compared with pure titanium, known as grade 2, it is significantly harder and stronger, allowing sharper finishes and better scratch resistance. It also retains titanium's light weight, corrosion resistance, and hypoallergenic properties. Ciga Design uses it with a sandblasted finish on the Hunter Titanium and Hunter Tourbillon. With a generously sized tonneau case measuring up to 47.5 mm long, the weight difference is immediately noticeable on the wrist.