CIGA design Mechanical Watch Blue Planet II (Indian Ocean)

Blue Planet on the Wrist

Inspired by the ancient Silk Road’s cultural heritage, the Blue Planet II captures the essence of Earth through its intricately designed CNC-carved globe dial. Representing the beauty of our natural world, this watch enables wearers to carry the Blue Planet on their wrist while reflecting on humanity’s 2,000-year journey of civilization.

The Hand-Free Design for an Authentic Experience of Time

CIGA design reimagines our perception of time, drawing inspiration from the interplay between day and night, as well as the changing seasons. Inspired by ancient sundials, the watch features an exclusive asynchronous-follow movement technology that replaces traditional gears to simulate Earth’s self-rotation. As a result, a single point displays both the hours and minutes. This provides a unique experience of time’s passage.

CIGA Design Asynchronous-Follow Movement Technology

Revolutionizing traditional movement gear ratios, this innovative mechanism features a stationary hour dial paired with a dynamic minute dial on the same plane. In this unique configuration, the hour hand moves through a 30° arc while the minute hand completes a 390° rotation, allowing time to be indicated from a single reference point.

A Milestone for CIGA Design in Watchmaking

In 2021, the CIGA Design Blue Planet stood out among 208 global watch entries competing for 14 prestigious awards. It earned a spot on the stage of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)—the “Oscars of Watchmaking”— alongside renowned brands such as Patek Philippe and Piaget. Ultimately, it won the Challenge Watch Prize. As a trailblazer in the watchmaking world, CIGA design solidified its position on the global stage with this remarkable achievement.