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The Blue Planet II Atlantic elevates wrist artistry with oceanic elegance

Ocean’s majesty on your wrist: The Blue Planet II Atlantic in defined detail

By Triston Brewer Published August 11, 2025

CIGA design Mechanical Watch Blue Planet II — Ciga Design

The recent release of the CIGA Design Blue Planet II Atlantic Edition stands as an elegant tribute to maritime heritage, showcasing a winning combination of horological opulence and mechanical mastery. Imbued with the spirit of discovery and global connection immortalized in dynamic design, the luxury watch offers a refined presence that demands attention. Just beneath its curved sapphire crystal lies a three-dimensional CNC-engraved globe that depicts the sweeping Atlantic realm — from the grandeur of the Rockies and Andes to the Gulf of Mexico and all the way to the blue waters of the Mediterranean — with luminous markers that shine like the moonlight cresting upon ocean waves.

The power of movement transforms time into poetry

The CIGA Design’s proprietary Asynchronous-Follow Movement Technology is a tribute to ancient sundials that have been remastered for modern times to excellence. A single compass-style hand glides effortlessly over a dynamic minute disc that rotates 390° in tandem with a static hour ring as the globe performs a stately 30° turn — an intricate dance that harmonizes aesthetic poetry with technical precision. Powered by the self-developed CD-04-E calibre, the automatic movement delivers a 40-hour power reserve and reliable timekeeping — a stellar balance of elegance and endurance.

A horological story unfolds in luxury packaging that tells a story

In addition to its technical prowess, the Blue Planet II Atlantic comes wrapped in a gorgeous eco-friendly gift box, styled like a book that reveals the journey of the watch with each turn of the page. Available in either stainless steel or recycled titanium, both in a 46 mm lugless case with curved sapphire crystal, and finished with a gorgeous blue fluororubber strap, it’s created to be a conversation piece and a companion versatile enough for any occasion. For the avid watch collector who appreciates time as artistry and narrative, the Blue Planet II Atlantic is a wearable manifesto of beauty, connection, and refinement.

Triston Brewer is a journalist, creative director, stylist, fashionisto, and jetsetting digital bon vivant. Brace yourself!

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