The Atlantic Ocean Emblazoned on Your Wrist – Blue Planet II, Atlantic by CIGA Design

In the realm of independent watchmaking, CIGA Design shines as a brand drawing inspiration from the poetic essence of time. Their newest addition, the Blue Planet II, Atlantic, is an inspiring step beyond the ordinary. This timepiece sets itself apart by embodying the legacy of the Atlantic Ocean - a testament to exploration, discovery, and the ties that bind civilizations over centuries. The watch is crafted not to be just an accessory, but a marker of history that resides on one’s wrist.

At the heart of this intricate timepiece lies CIGA Design’s Asynchronous-Follow Movement Technology. This unique mechanism, hailed by the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, reinvents the traditional concept of watch hands. A single compass-style indicator takes the place of conventional hands, marking hours and minutes together. The waltz of gears unfolds expansively – the hour gear rotates 30°, upon which the minute dial responds with a spectacular 390° turn - a display that vividly evokes watching the moon’s gravitational dance with the sea tides.

The dial features a stunning visual representation of the Atlantic Ocean and its bordering landscapes, a meticulously crafted topographical marvel that spans continents. Details like the Rocky Mountains, Gulf of Mexico, and Andes, are etched to signify the diversity of regions that surround the Atlantic. Nighttime shines a new light on this timepiece, as luminous markers glow, mimicking the ethereal beauty of a moonlit sea.

Despite the richly detailed and sculptural nature of the design, the watch remains a comfortable fit across the day’s expanse. Delivered alongside a soft fluoro-rubber strap and an exquisitely designed sapphire crystal case, the Blue Planet II, Atlantic is consciously curated to be your daily wear. And although it isn’t designed for deep-sea diving, it does not strive to be just a tool. It serves more as a philosopher’s watch – a horological conversation starter on our place in time and space.

The Blue Planet II, Atlantic stands as more than a simple watch. It invites one to revisit one’s perception of time, unearth the majesty of mechanical artistry, and it is a potent reminder of the profound forces - like the Atlantic Ocean - that move us both physically and spiritually. It’s an ideal acquisition for the collectors for whom a watch is more than just its specs; it’s a story, an artefact, a piece of the vast world map on their wrists. As such, CIGA Design continues its trend of delivering remarkable mechanical tales at appealing price points.