Very deserving of the design awards that it has garnered. It is not the watch for me, but if I were 25 years younger I would pick one up to wear for dress occasions. I imagine how nicely it would set off a black tuxedo. For $175 you get an award winning watch design and A beautiful Seagull movement, so not only is there style but value as well. Nice review as always and another great find for the right wearer.
When you showed us the first mechanical skeleton iWatch, I saw the Michael Young Ciga in silver also offered by Xiaomi, and I immediately chose that instead. Been enjoying it for a while now and 100% would do it again. The only thing that’s not too not hot is the mesh bracelet quality. I will buy a Geckota mesh replacement because the supplied mesh is finished a bit poorly at the rolled edge where the lugs are installed, at least on mine. Anyhow, excellent watch all things considered. *Extra Note: I know a lot of you guys aren’t in to it, or many just outright hate it, but I’m not into normal, so I guess I’ll just sit in my corner of scorn admiring it to myself lol
Of two minds about this. I appreciate the adventurous and bold design choices and it delivers high value for dollar but the depth of that that bowl is so deep relative to the profile I can't see myself being brave or fashion forward enough to wear it on regular basis. I realize I'm in the same boat with everyone who says they are bored with generic divers and then when this bold peacock shows up and I hop up a stool raise my petticoats and scream "Mouse!". Oh well.
That IS interesting, as a design exercise. It's hard for me to get a grip on what I'd have to be wearing for it to fit in. Thanks for spotting it and showing us around.
As I continue to add watches to my collection, it’s always nice to have a few unique brands , Chinese or not / Seagull and so on. It’s not wearable daily but it’s off the path and pretty well done. If you don’t feel like spending a little chunk on a Swiss Skeleton then this thing’s cool. Not bad
I guess I'm the first commenter that actually likes this watch? Actually I love the design. Something a bit different but not too different. Good thing I don't have a 175 bucks laying around right now ;)
@@flawlessstrategy9972 generally I'm not in favor of having another dude's name on my watch. Christopher Ward, Daniel Wellingswad, etc. Although maybe I could make an exception for Vasheron Constantin. Never met a guy named that.
Sorry, but for me, it looks like the top of a Coke can has been attacked by a Dremel, and then precision marked with a Sharpie pen. Wear that thing in Greenock, and I am dead. Hideous. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that, but come on, it’s the top of a Coke can!
Not my cup of tea either. I don't like the case at all, it sits way too proud for my tastes and the size is way way too big. I do like the dial but that's about it.
Beautiful case design, but size is hideous. The fundamental dial design with the concave surface is fantastic, except for the skeletonized part. I'd pay $175 for a 38 mm, non-skeletonized version of this watch.
A award winning skeleton watch that you can see your hairy wrist through. If the dial was solid with the hour and minute markings it would look better in my opinion, I just don't like skeleton watches, but if I had to own one this would be a serious contender. I don't know why there is a worry about sea gull movements, they've been making them for yonks, and supply parts to many European watch brands.
While I like more traditional and minimalist designs, I think this watch is cool as hell, very original and well made. Something so different that it would be a great conversation starter. Nice to see new things in the watch world.
Great video as always! I like this unusual watches showcases that you do. This particular watch, I don't see myself wearing it any time soon, but I highly respect its bold design
I bought the square Cega (Apple Watch lookalike), and love it. Really not a fan of skeleton watches as some of them are almost useless as you have to have a hard stare to tell the time. Certainly the case with the square one but it’s not an everyday watch really for me anyway. Very much like the hidden lugs I have a Mondaine like that and truly love the clean look. Ask a kid to draw a watch and it’s always a circle on a band, never any lugs! This one I don’t like as much, 40-42 is my preference now think 45 for most people now is too big. It’s quite dressy so why so big? Anyhoo another excellent piece of design from Cega.
Top class, thorough and well considered review but it certainly ain't for me. This is just design over function. I suppose I'm a bit too much of a traditionalist for this sort of thing. Bottom line - it's fugly. Quality review. Thanks.
I like it but the markings seem to make it tough to tell what time it is. I could see myself having to count the marks to figure out what the time is. I don't want to have a watch on my wrist that takes time for me to tell the time.
Ken Pickett I wouldn’t describe my anxiety as arising from trypophobia. I think your armchair diagnosis is incorrect. But thanks for the effort. I think it has more to do with me basically hating open heart timepieces, and the excessive skeletonization and bowl shape of the dial. Makes me feel as if I’m falling into an open wound. It simply unnerves me.
i really like the dial and the movement, but the case sets me off. too thick and probably a bit too big. They also have a Richard Mille-similar watch, looks quite interesting
i don't like the thickness of this one. but I have to admit i like the design a lot! If this was 10mm think it would have been much better, for the price I think it's very interesting.
Great video as always, I really like this watch, I'd add to my collection, great when I attend Art exhibitions, jazz clubs or go to theater. Nice! And it's not another (goodness how many copies) diver!
I'm wearing my Vostok Amphibia 090916, hidden lugs, with a mesh band very like that. If that dial didn't have holes in it, it looks like you could fry a tiny egg in it.
I appreciate Ciga trying to disrupt the watch market. But this is not a pretty watch and it’s too big. The skeletonised dial is just gimmicky in this case. Ciga needs a bit of further refinement
I'm not a fan of skeletonized dials, but this watch makes it worse by making the watch too tall and too large, hiding the lugs and using hands that make it hard to read the time. The mechanism is nice looking from the back, though. I guess it is for someone, but not for me. Great review, though, as usual!
Looks like a dog bowl full of clockwork. That's not necessarily a bad thing, and the exposed mainspring is definitely out of the ordinary - I'd find this watch interesting but wouldn't particularly want to be seen wearing it.
I don't dislike it...very different! Too pricey for what it is, & not very legible- a problem with nearly all skeleton watches, a shame they don't put solid hands on them. I'd like a skeleton watch, but my old eyes need them to be usable first & foremost....any suggestions? Cheers 👍👍
Designed by Michael Young eh? European design eh? Design awards eh...even German! I'm Canuck eh, and it doesn't work for me. Gotta be more of a hipster to pull it off. Still looks Chinese to me. Mi Chae Yung design? eh?
Definitely not a watch for me. I don't think it will be a great hit, it is not too big, but it is too bulky and heavy for a fashion watch. It looks way out of proportion. Another thing, fashion watch owners in general don't give a fudge about a "decent" mechanical movement. They want the best, or no mechanical movement at all.
Looks like Chinese rebrand to me? No sapphire, no japanese movement ... no 316L steel? And just too fat I agree :-) ... What's the 180USD about? (looks more like a 50USD A. Express item, the Loreo is much better value I think ;) ) Thanks for reviewing!! :-)
Interesting watch for sure. Not for me. It looks so much like a bottle cap when I see it from the top view. I had no idea who makes the movement, so I had to look it up. I thought this might be of interest to the viewers so I just did a copy and paste. Tianjin Seagull Watch Group (Chinese: 天津海鸥) is a watchmaking company located in Tianjin, China. Founded in 1955, it is the world's largest manufacturer of mechanical watch movements, producing one quarter of total global production by volume.
It is interesting and a lot to like. It would play better if it was a less open open heart. If it was only as open as, say the Hamilton Jazzmaster open heart, it would be more of a winner. It is very visible for a skeleton design. So close...
seems like I'm the only one here who likes the look of this haha
Very deserving of the design awards that it has garnered. It is not the watch for me, but if I were 25 years younger I would pick one up to wear for dress occasions. I imagine how nicely it would set off a black tuxedo.
For $175 you get an award winning watch design and A beautiful Seagull movement, so not only is there style but value as well.
Nice review as always and another great find for the right wearer.
When you showed us the first mechanical skeleton iWatch, I saw the Michael Young Ciga in silver also offered by Xiaomi, and I immediately chose that instead. Been enjoying it for a while now and 100% would do it again. The only thing that’s not too not hot is the mesh bracelet quality. I will buy a Geckota mesh replacement because the supplied mesh is finished a bit poorly at the rolled edge where the lugs are installed, at least on mine. Anyhow, excellent watch all things considered.
*Extra Note: I know a lot of you guys aren’t in to it, or many just outright hate it, but I’m not into normal, so I guess I’ll just sit in my corner of scorn admiring it to myself lol
hello im planning to buy the ciga my series watch. after a year of usage what can you say about the watch? thank you for your reply.
Not my cup of tea. I like a more traditional design. Also, the large diameter with no lugs looks very odd.
Of two minds about this. I appreciate the adventurous and bold design choices and it delivers high value for dollar but the depth of that that bowl is so deep relative to the profile I can't see myself being brave or fashion forward enough to wear it on regular basis. I realize I'm in the same boat with everyone who says they are bored with generic divers and then when this bold peacock shows up and I hop up a stool raise my petticoats and scream "Mouse!". Oh well.
Great video, I like the fact that they are trying something different, but my word that is truly hideous
I thought it was good
That IS interesting, as a design exercise. It's hard for me to get a grip on what I'd have to be wearing for it to fit in. Thanks for spotting it and showing us around.
As I continue to add watches to my collection, it’s always nice to have a few unique brands , Chinese or not / Seagull and so on. It’s not wearable daily but it’s off the path and pretty well done. If you don’t feel like spending a little chunk on a Swiss Skeleton then this thing’s cool. Not bad
Great looking timepiece.
very diplomatic..😆😆 keep it up..thanks pal..
Well, no one can say it’s just another “me too” micro-brand diver ! 😉
I guess I'm the first commenter that actually likes this watch? Actually I love the design. Something a bit different but not too different. Good thing I don't have a 175 bucks laying around right now ;)
Did this watch win the Turner prize? (emperors new clothes, its awful). Thanks for pushing the boundaries Jody many thanks.
Michael Young on both sides. Uhg. It looks like a dog food bowl. Love your content Jody... thanks for sacrificing for our amusement.
Silly to put your fucking name on it like that... who the fuck is Michael Young? And why is he so pretentious?
@@flawlessstrategy9972 generally I'm not in favor of having another dude's name on my watch. Christopher Ward, Daniel Wellingswad, etc. Although maybe I could make an exception for Vasheron Constantin. Never met a guy named that.
I’m actually sorry about the dog food bowl comment. That was way too harsh. It’s a unique watch.
Sorry, but for me, it looks like the top of a Coke can has been attacked by a Dremel, and then precision marked with a Sharpie pen. Wear that thing in Greenock, and I am dead. Hideous. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that, but come on, it’s the top of a Coke can!
Did I hear it right!?!? 38mm lug to lug!?!!? That means that this will fit in my small wrist!!
But the lugs are UNDER the "bezel" so it might look like a clock on your wrist LMAO
@@uchihasasuke7436 awww lol! You's might be right. It might look like a dish on my wrist
I didn’t like the looks at first but it is growing on me Ally express has on discount right now
Not my cup of tea either. I don't like the case at all, it sits way too proud for my tastes and the size is way way too big. I do like the dial but that's about it.
Beautiful case design, but size is hideous. The fundamental dial design with the concave surface is fantastic, except for the skeletonized part. I'd pay $175 for a 38 mm, non-skeletonized version of this watch.
Greg Gubman Same, here.
A award winning skeleton watch that you can see your hairy wrist through. If the dial was solid with the hour and minute markings it would look better in my opinion, I just don't like skeleton watches, but if I had to own one this would be a serious contender.
I don't know why there is a worry about sea gull movements, they've been making them for yonks, and supply parts to many European watch brands.
Far too fat for the designs aesthetic to me, may as well just get a handsome junghans
A Max Bill for sure.
@@MrPleers Thats way more expensive than junghans :-p
While I like more traditional and minimalist designs, I think this watch is cool as hell, very original and well made. Something so different that it would be a great conversation starter. Nice to see new things in the watch world.
Thanks for this wonderful review, Jody. Seriously considering buying one after seeing this review!
Can you make a video on the cheapest tourbillion you can find ? Thanks!
Great video as always! I like this unusual watches showcases that you do. This particular watch, I don't see myself wearing it any time soon, but I highly respect its bold design
As a side note, I'm rocking a Casio Royale as I'm watching this video, same as you!
Your videos are excelent. Best regards from Brazil, Mário.
Thanks Jodi - really like this one. I think I'm gonna buy one with your link ;)
I bought the square Cega (Apple Watch lookalike), and love it. Really not a fan of skeleton watches as some of them are almost useless as you have to have a hard stare to tell the time. Certainly the case with the square one but it’s not an everyday watch really for me anyway.
Very much like the hidden lugs I have a Mondaine like that and truly love the clean look. Ask a kid to draw a watch and it’s always a circle on a band, never any lugs!
This one I don’t like as much, 40-42 is my preference now think 45 for most people now is too big. It’s quite dressy so why so big? Anyhoo another excellent piece of design from Cega.
No, l don't think so. Who gave him the award, his mother? Lol. Cheers
Derek Shearer I’m guessing the award is given for being different.
@@complicatedjason It's not even so different. Just a mix of other designs. Part Junghans Max Bill. Part tuna can. Part old fashion alarm clock.
MrPleers nope nothing like one of those
@@complicatedjason. It's different all right. Cheers
Top class, thorough and well considered review but it certainly ain't for me. This is just design over function. I suppose I'm a bit too much of a traditionalist for this sort of thing.
Bottom line - it's fugly.
Quality review.
Thanks.
I like it but the markings seem to make it tough to tell what time it is. I could see myself having to count the marks to figure out what the time is. I don't want to have a watch on my wrist that takes time for me to tell the time.
You videos are excellent. That watch is truly appalling, it makes me want to throw up.
I got it - “DESIGN”… I prefer classics, but if this watch was under 40 mm I would buy it yesterday and would pay double.
If you're gonna go skeletonized this is definitely the way to do it. But not for me. Seems oddly proportioned
This watch is surprisingly attractive in the video ... much more so than on the still pictures.. It is just a pity that it is just a tad too chunky.
It's a really nice mix of modern style with old world touch. Thanks Jody
A lovely dress standout. I think it might look well with a beads of rice or shark bracelet.
Not sure why Jody, but looking at that watch makes me anxious.
Trypophobia. It’s a thing.
Ken Pickett I wouldn’t describe my anxiety as arising from trypophobia. I think your armchair diagnosis is incorrect. But thanks for the effort. I think it has more to do with me basically hating open heart timepieces, and the excessive skeletonization and bowl shape of the dial. Makes me feel as if I’m falling into an open wound. It simply unnerves me.
Very stunning design from our friend, not bad at all,price very reasonable I like it my friend.
Would be nice if it were smaller. A bit strange, kind of looks like a satellite dish or something inspector gadget would wear.
i really like the dial and the movement, but the case sets me off. too thick and probably a bit too big. They also have a Richard Mille-similar watch, looks quite interesting
i don't like the thickness of this one. but I have to admit i like the design a lot! If this was 10mm think it would have been much better, for the price I think it's very interesting.
Thanks for bring us something different! I admit that I am very tempted by this one.
Great video as always, I really like this watch, I'd add to my collection, great when I attend Art exhibitions, jazz clubs or go to theater. Nice! And it's not another (goodness how many copies) diver!
Another great review - thanks. Don't know how you manage to produce so many. I'm having trouble just keeping up!
I'm wearing my Vostok Amphibia 090916, hidden lugs, with a mesh band very like that. If that dial didn't have holes in it, it looks like you could fry a tiny egg in it.
This watch, I love.
Abandon all good taste ye who wears it.
LOL my thoughts too
Close to an skx's price though I'd prefer this one. It's different and looks good too
I was thinking it was not my style but the more you look at it the more you like it at least I do anyway
Thumbs up for another good review. Not sadly for the watch - interesting but don’t like the big size and lack of visible lugs.
it's a fun watch.
Quite different. I hate to say it but it kind of look like the lid of a soda can. I’d suspect that one goes one eBay quickly!
I have that exact same strap. I bought it on eBay for $5 without markings on the clasp.
Jodie, you are great as usual. The watch? Not so much. Keep em coming my friend.
hello as always great video. do you have a review after one year of usage. im planning to buy this sale. t hank you.
CIGA = Seagull pronounced in Chinese?
At 45mm, some of you might consider this "shock art".
There is a titanium version of this watch now I don’t know if you have seen that
Design awards you say? that would be an award for ugly design presumably?
Some people love skeleton watches. I haven't been a big fan of them myself.
metatech Yes but not all skeleton watches look good.
No. That's it. Just no
Can anyone tell me the name of the watch winders on his bookshelf in the beginning of the video?
Was thinking about your Bambino Trap video and thought, do you think many of us are living in the SKX echo chamber?
Sort of looks like a Ventura V-matic Ego . Oh how I wish I didn't sell my collection of Ventura v-matics long ago!!!
Great and courageous review as always...but...really...a migraine waiting to happen.
Hahhah! People have gone to town on this one.
@@JustOneMoreWatch Gotta admit, ya got guts 😂
Best watch
Fun video, thanks
I appreciate Ciga trying to disrupt the watch market. But this is not a pretty watch and it’s too big. The skeletonised dial is just gimmicky in this case.
Ciga needs a bit of further refinement
What watches did this compete against?
I'm not a fan of skeletonized dials, but this watch makes it worse by making the watch too tall and too large, hiding the lugs and using hands that make it hard to read the time. The mechanism is nice looking from the back, though. I guess it is for someone, but not for me. Great review, though, as usual!
The Leather strap would be better Brown on this one
Looks like a dog bowl full of clockwork. That's not necessarily a bad thing, and the exposed mainspring is definitely out of the ordinary - I'd find this watch interesting but wouldn't particularly want to be seen wearing it.
I might be getting one I need some more diversity in my collection
It's a pretty ugly watch imo, there're a lot better skeleton watches in similar price range.
Sorry Jody but it's a no from me, just no. Love the ciga old model the one like the apple watch design. Good review though mate
Looks great!
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I don't dislike it...very different! Too pricey for what it is, & not very legible- a problem with nearly all skeleton watches, a shame they don't put solid hands on them. I'd like a skeleton watch, but my old eyes need them to be usable first & foremost....any suggestions? Cheers 👍👍
I don't think this would sell, even with the Chinese prices. Even more so, if this was made in Europe and with an increased in price.
The hands need more contrast. Also I find the skeleton looks, upsets my stomach..
The back looks fine, the skeleton dial wasn’t necessary.
Make it 40 mm diameter and under 10 mm tall, and it will sell like crazy.
I’ve just thrown up in my mouth, thanks Jody.
Haha! Some of the comments on this one have been priceless!
Designed by Michael Young eh? European design eh? Design awards eh...even German!
I'm Canuck eh, and it doesn't work for me. Gotta be more of a hipster to pull it off.
Still looks Chinese to me. Mi Chae Yung design? eh?
Definitely not a watch for me. I don't think it will be a great hit, it is not too big, but it is too bulky and heavy for a fashion watch. It looks way out of proportion. Another thing, fashion watch owners in general don't give a fudge about a "decent" mechanical movement. They want the best, or no mechanical movement at all.
I though Chigga the rapper, design this watch
I like it.. It's different. Looks like it wears like a 42mm.
Polarize me on the negative side. Don't like it at all.
Looks like Chinese rebrand to me? No sapphire, no japanese movement ... no 316L steel? And just too fat I agree :-) ... What's the 180USD about? (looks more like a 50USD A. Express item, the Loreo is much better value I think ;) ) Thanks for reviewing!! :-)
They probably shouldn't have gone with the skeleton
Where is the timegrapher?
Interesting watch for sure. Not for me. It looks so much like a bottle cap when I see it from the top view. I had no idea who makes the movement, so I had to look it up. I thought this might be of interest to the viewers so I just did a copy and paste. Tianjin Seagull Watch Group (Chinese: 天津海鸥) is a watchmaking company located in Tianjin, China. Founded in 1955, it is the world's largest manufacturer of mechanical watch movements, producing one quarter of total global production by volume.
It would be neat if GearBeat sold Rolex and Tudor watches..
Jody, its very much a Marmite watch. There maybe people that will rave about it, but for me I'll pass. Fantastic review as always 👍
Thanks for sharing,Jody. A bit chunky for me ......but could you get me one for 50 dollars ???? Lol. Best regards from Adrian in Sheffield England 😀😺
It hurts my eyes
It is interesting and a lot to like. It would play better if it was a less open open heart. If it was only as open as, say the Hamilton Jazzmaster open heart, it would be more of a winner. It is very visible for a skeleton design. So close...
i like it
A nice looking 'Art' watch, good price, but sits on top of the wrist rather like a Saucepan. Would I buy one? No.
Oh god. No thanks.
Lot cheaper on aliexpress
Only if this was sized 40mm for normal human size wrists... 45 minutes is a wall clock