CIGA Design Mechanical Series U Blue Planet II Gilded Age

The CIGA Design Mechanical Series U Blue Planet II Gilded Age is a current-production watch with a sintered ceramic case. It is priced above the $1,500 median across the guide. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

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Price

$1,999

Material

Ceramic

Grade / type

Sintered ceramic

Water resistance

30 m

Reference

U033-BG01-6B7B

Type

Other

Case diameter

46.0 mm

Thickness

15.2 mm

Origin

China

Movement

Automatic

Caliber

CD-04-S

Power reserve

41 hours

Complications

Time only

Colour

Black

Caseback

Sapphire

Nickel-free

Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)

Bracelet / strap

Sintered black ceramic strap with butterfly clasp (sold as a set); a fluororubber strap is also offered

Matching bracelet

Optional (or strap)

Crystal

Sapphire

Display back

Yes

Dial

3D micro-engraved rotating globe with multi-layer 24K gilding (dark gold terrain over ocean)

Dial colours

Gold

Availability

Offered

Status

Current

Not published

Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Surface treatment, Lume

Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: CIGA Design (maker) / Time+Tide hands-on / Wrist Enthusiast

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