CIGA Design Vector
Weight
Stainless Steel: 92.6g
Titanium: 77g
Forged Carbon Fiber: 74g
Case
Diameter: 44.50mm
Thickness: 12.7mm
Material: 316L Stainless Steel / Grade 2 Titanium / Forged Carbon Fiber
Strap
Material: Fluoro Rubber
Width: 22mm
Total Length: 261mm
Clasp: Double Push Butterfly Clasp
Wrist Size: 140mm - 220mm
Features
Crystal: Synthetic Sapphire Glass
Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50 Meters)
Luminous
Material: Swiss Super-LumiNova® Green Luminous Coating
Movement
Caliber: In-House Developed CD-02X Automatic Movement
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Power Reserve: 38 Hours
Accuracy: -10 ~ +20 sec/day
VECTOR, MASTER THE CIRCUIT OF TIME
From measured motion and controlled force, Vector takes shape — where racing discipline is stripped to its mechanical core, and time is guided not by speed alone, but by mastery held in form.
In 2021, CIGA Design’s Blue Planet watch emerged from 208 exceptional entries at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), earning recognition on one of watchmaking’s most prestigious stages.
Known as the “Oscars of Watchmaking,” GPHG celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation from around the world.
From Earth’s blue oceans to the depths of cosmic darkness, CIGA Design continues its exploration beyond conventional timekeeping.
OPEN HEART OF MOTION
Vector begins with the idea that time can be read not only by numbers, but by motion itself. Its skeleton architecture opens the dial from front to back, allowing rotation, structure, and negative space to work together as a visible rhythm. Rather than treating openness as ornament, Vector uses it to reveal time in a language of sequence, control, and continuous flow.
That broad transparency defines the watch at a glance. With more than half of the structure opened, the design creates a clear mechanical field that draws the eye inward and keeps motion in view. It is this disciplined openness that gives Vector its distinct presence — a racing-inspired skeleton automatic shaped not by excess, but by focus.
SUSPENDED IN VIEW
At the center of Vector is the self-developed CD-02X, created to make motion feel both precise and visible. Held within the case by a transparent support, the movement appears suspended in open space, clearing sightlines and allowing its gears and balance wheel to perform without obstruction.
Rather than hiding its mechanics beneath the surface, Vector lets the movement define the watch from within. That clarity continues in the details. The circular base plate forms an inherent scale, with gear-shaped teeth, printed markers, and selected screws building a minute-and-second field directly into the structure. Micro-sandblasted surfaces diffuse light across the plate and bridges, while polished chamfers and stepped planes add relief and contrast. Together, they turn motion into a disciplined visual rhythm.
STRENGTH IN FORM
Vector expresses minimalism through a case built with purpose: seamless curves, integrated lugs, and a profile that stays lean while holding a strong mechanical stance.
Offered in carbon fiber, steel, and titanium, each version brings the same controlled silhouette into a different material language — from the technical lightness of forged carbon to the understated clarity of matte metal.
A domed sapphire crystal arcs above the case, clear and anti-reflective, drawing the eye toward the movement beneath. Around it, the layered bezel introduces depth without noise: raised numerals, selected minute scales, and stepped contrasts of polished and micro-sandblasted surfaces create a sharper outer rhythm. The result is a form that feels precise, resilient, and composed.
CIGA Design
Founded in 2016 by Zhang Jianmin, CIGA design is an avant-garde brand driven by industrial design. Ranked among China’s Top 10 Industrial Designers with over 30 years of expertise, Zhang has created iconic works including Beijing Olympic venues, China High-Speed Rail and Shenzhen Metro. He currently serves as a design professor at Southern University of Science and Technology. Applying rigorous structural philosophy to watchmaking, he redefines modern timepieces. The brand has earned 17 international accolades including GPHG (Grand Prix d’ Horlogerie de Genève), securing a unique position in global horology.
Blog posts
The Lucky Harvey Sound of Nature ZLS402-3 brings genuine mechanical novelty to a saturated market tier.
Kinetic Whimsy on a Budget: A Hands-On Review of the Lucky Harvey Silver Owl Automaton
The Lucky Harvey Silver Owl ZLS402-3 is a breath of fresh air in an industry that often takes itself too seriously. It democratizes mechanical kinetic art without sacrificing build quality.
The Jade Engine: Hands-On with the HUASUO HS004 Natural Jadeite Double Tourbillon
At $3,499, the HUASUO HS004 presents a compelling challenge to traditional horological pricing structures. It offers a rare combination of mineral stone art and double-tourbillon engineering.
You may also like
