Xiaomi released a new
mechanical watch for crowdfunding. The crowdfunded Xiaomi CIGA mechanical watch
goes for 999 Yuan (US$ 145) and this is the third generation of CIGA mechanical
watch on Xiaomi’s shelf. The Xiaomi CIGA mechanical watch is a third-party
product. It is delivered by Shenzhen Haojia Innovation Co., Ltd. which is also
responsible for after sale services. It is expected to start shipping from
January 20, 2019.
The Xiaomi CIGA mechanical watch is known for its
hollow design where you can see through the internals. The Z series uses a
combination of a square and round design such that its dial is not entirely
square or round (double-sided curve design). It is forged from a strong 316L
steel case which gives it the deep beauty of mechanical art. With its
double-sided hollowing out design, the gear operation is seamless.
The glass is made from a 1.2 mm thick artificial
sapphire with a Mohr hardness only
second to diamonds. It is more wear-resistant and scratch-resistant than the
ordinary glass and its durability is top-notch.
It comes with 3ATM waterproof certification which means that it can also
be worn on rainy days.
The Xiaomi CIGA mechanical watch (Z series) uses a
Seagull movement. This is a Chinese core that accounts for a quarter of the
world’s mechanical movements. It is a custom-made AAA-class automatic
mechanical movement for seagulls.
The movement energy storage is about 40 hours, the
movement frequency is 21600 times/hour, 25 drills, and the movement error is
-15-+30 seconds/24 hours.
