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This is a comparison of the five models featured in Robin Nooy’s Monochrome Watches guide dated 6 November 2022. Its prices, edition limits and production descriptions reflect that article’s publication era; they do not establish present-day prices, stock or availability.
At a glance: what each watch shows
| Watch | How Earth or world time appears | Case and movement | Historical price in the 2022 guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIGA Design Blue Planet | Three-dimensional Earth on a rotating disc; a compass rose indicates hours and an outer rotating disc indicates minutes. | 46 × 15 mm; mechanical; 40-hour power reserve. | USD 899 in steel or USD 1,099 in titanium. |
| MeisterSinger Edition Planet Earth | Photorealistic Earth print at the center of the dial, with an exposed date ring; one elongated hand tells the time. | 43 × 11.5 mm; automatic Sellita SW 400-1; 38-hour power reserve. | EUR 1,990. |
| Arnold & Son Globetrotter | A domed northern hemisphere, two time pointers and a 24-hour disc for home time. | 45 × 17.23 mm; automatic A&S6022; 45-hour power reserve. | CHF 17,900 with opaline dial or CHF 18,900 with blue dial. |
| Moritz Grossmann Universalzeit | All 24 time zones are presented on the dial, with the hour shown through apertures for six locations. | 44.5 × 13.78 mm; manual-winding calibre 100.7; 42-hour power reserve. | EUR 42,000. |
| Bovet Recital 22 “Grand Recital” | Rotating Earth with spherical moon phase and day/night indication, alongside calendar and time complications. | Hand-wound calibre; 472 components; nine-day power reserve. | CHF 435,000 in titanium or pink gold; CHF 465,000 in platinum. |
All figures in this table are those reported in Monochrome Watches’ 6 November 2022 article. The guide does not state a comparable case dimension for the Bovet.
How the five Earth displays differ
CIGA Design Blue Planet: a globe that doubles as the time display
The Blue Planet makes the Earth itself the central visual feature. Its rotating disc carries a three-dimensional Earth depiction; a compass rose marks the hours, while a rotating outer disc marks the minutes. The minute ring and Earth disc rotate in sync. Because this is not a conventional arrangement of hands over hour markers, reading it takes some adjustment.
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- WORLD TIME FOR GLOBAL TRAVEL Track time across 31 time zones and 48 cities with Casio's advanced World Time function. The built-in world map display and Multi Time feature allow you to monitor multiple locations at a glance, making this watch an excellent companion for international travel and business.
- 10-YEAR BATTERY LIFE Powered by a long-lasting CR2025 battery, the AE-1200WH-1AV delivers approximately 10 years of dependable performance, reducing maintenance while providing years of reliable everyday use.
- BUILT FOR EVERYDAY ADVENTURE With 100-meter water resistance, a durable resin case, and a comfortable black resin band, this watch is ready for swimming, hiking, travel, work, and everyday wear. Lightweight construction ensures lasting comfort throughout the day.
- ADVANCED DIGITAL FUNCTIONS Includes a 1/100-second stopwatch, 24-hour countdown timer, five daily or one-time alarms, hourly time signal, full auto calendar through 2099, mute function, and selectable 12/24-hour time display.
- EASY-TO-READ DIGITAL DISPLAY The large LCD display features a dedicated world map window, analog-style sub-display, and amber LED illumination with afterglow, providing excellent visibility in both daylight and low-light conditions.
The 2022 guide lists a 46 × 15 mm pebble-shaped case in steel or titanium, sapphire crystals at the front and back, 30 m water resistance and a 40-hour power reserve. It calls the Blue Planet the least expensive watch in this five-watch group, based on its then-listed prices of USD 899 for steel and USD 1,099 for titanium.
MeisterSinger Edition Planet Earth: a familiar single-hand approach with a planet on the dial
This Perigraph variant puts a photorealistic Earth print in the center of a black dial and leaves the date ring exposed. It uses MeisterSinger’s characteristic single elongated hand rather than a conventional pair of hour and minute hands, so the Earth is decorative rather than a rotating timekeeping globe.
Rank #2
- ICONIC WORLD TIME DIGITAL WATCH WITH RETRO DESIGN Experience Casio's legendary AE-1200 series featuring a distinctive multi-display digital face, world map display, and stainless steel bracelet. Designed for everyday wear, travel, work, and adventure.
- BUILT FOR GLOBAL TRAVEL & EVERYDAY ADVENTURES Track multiple time zones with World Time functionality covering 31 time zones and 48 cities. Easily switch between your home city and world time city while traveling internationally.
- LONG-LASTING 10-YEAR BATTERY LIFE Enjoy years of dependable performance with an approximate 10-year battery life, reducing the need for frequent battery replacements.
- MULTI-FUNCTION DIGITAL PERFORMANCE Packed with useful features including 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, five daily alarms, full auto calendar, 12/24-hour format, and LED illumination for easy viewing day or night.
- DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION & WATER RESISTANCE Featuring a stainless steel band, triple-fold clasp, resin glass crystal, and 100-meter water resistance for reliable performance during everyday activities, swimming, and outdoor use.
The guide gives a 43 × 11.5 mm stainless-steel case, sapphire crystals front and back, 50 m water resistance, an automatic Sellita SW 400-1 movement and a 38-hour power reserve. It described the edition as limited to 500 pieces and said EUR 200 from each watch sold would go to WWF. Those are article-era edition and donation statements, not confirmation of current stock or continuing sales.
Arnold & Son Globetrotter: a raised northern hemisphere and home-time disc
A domed central display depicts the northern hemisphere, with two pointers beneath it for hours and minutes. A 24-hour disc provides home-time information. The 2022 article describes separate crown positions for setting home and local time, a useful distinction for a watch intended to present two time references.
Rank #3
- A light-emitting diode (LED) is used to illuminate the watch face
- Local times can be called up quickly and easily for four different time zones
- Displays the current time in major cities and specific areas around the world
- Official Merchandise
Its listed specifications are a 45 × 17.23 mm stainless-steel case, 30 m water resistance, an automatic A&S6022 calibre and a 45-hour power reserve. The guide listed CHF 17,900 for an opaline dial and CHF 18,900 for a blue dial.
Moritz Grossmann Universalzeit: six named locations within a 24-zone display
The Universalzeit is the most direct world-time instrument of the five. Its dial presents all 24 time zones and shows the hour for Phoenix, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong through apertures. A secondary crown adjusts the hour disc; according to the article, a pusher restarts the movement after setting.
Rank #4
- 40mm silver-tone case
- 8 inch black two- piece
- Digital dial
- Acrylic lens
- Water resistant up to 100 meters
The guide reports a 44.5 × 13.78 mm stainless-steel case, manual winding, calibre 100.7 made of 292 components and a 42-hour power reserve. Its listed 2022 price was EUR 42,000.
Bovet Recital 22 Grand Recital: the most elaborate astronomical display
The Grand Recital combines a rotating Earth with a spherical moon phase and day/night indication. Its other displays include retrograde minutes, a power-reserve indicator and a retrograde perpetual calendar. The 2022 guide characterizes it as the most complicated and expensive watch in the group.
Best Value
- This world time full automatic mechanical watch, designed by Swiss chief designer Etienne Ruffieux with the Earth as his inspiration, featuring a three-dimensional relief technique, the dial masterfully recreates the undulating topography of land and sea. This timepiece has been honored with the prestigious German Design Award in Berlin for its exceptional original design. Let's sail the seven seas with our World Time collection.
- In-house CAL.A4610 fully automatic mechanical movement, bidirectional automatic winding system, 28,880 vibrations per hour, 27 ruby bearings. Exquisite perlage and geneva stripes finishing, edge chamfering process, white gold plating, and engraved gold-plated brand logo highlight exceptional high-end craftsmanship.
- In-house CAL.A4610 fully automatic mechanical movement. Enhanced power reserve technology delivers an extended 80-hour power reserve (twice that of standard mechanical movements). This technology enables a more even and gradual release of the mainspring, resulting in more precise and stable timekeeping.
- As the Earth rotates ceaselessly, day turns to night and time zones shift around the globe. The World Time collection displays time differences across 24 global time zones via the time difference ring and city bezel. This technology has been granted a utility model patent. Travel the globe, roam the seven seas—all within the palm of your wrist.
- Water-resistant to 50 meters, featuring sapphire crystal, and an Italian leather strap with hand-stitched detailing for comfortable and durable wear. We offer a three-year worldwide warranty.
Monochrome’s article reports a hand-wound calibre with flying tourbillon, 472 components and a nine-day power reserve. It describes production as limited to 60 movements, in titanium, pink gold or platinum. The article’s prices were CHF 435,000 in titanium or pink gold and CHF 465,000 in platinum.
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- For an unconventional, animated globe: the CIGA Design makes Earth part of the time display, but its rotating rings require a different reading habit.
- For a planet-themed dial without a globe mechanism: the MeisterSinger pairs an Earth image with a single-hand display and exposed date ring.
- For hemisphere imagery plus home time: the Arnold & Son combines a domed northern hemisphere with a 24-hour disc and separate home/local-time setting.
- For named-city world time: the Moritz Grossmann lays out 24 zones and identifies the hour in six locations.
- For the broadest set of astronomical and calendar indications: the Bovet combines a moving Earth with moon phase, day/night, retrograde minutes and a retrograde perpetual calendar.
Case dimensions and water resistance can help distinguish practical specifications, but they do not establish comfort, durability or suitability for a particular activity. The 2022 guide lists water resistance of 30 m for the CIGA and Arnold & Son, and 50 m for the MeisterSinger; it does not state water-resistance figures for the Moritz Grossmann or Bovet in the cited article.
What the historical prices and edition claims tell you
The five watches occupy very different price tiers in the 2022 article: from USD 899 for the steel CIGA to CHF 465,000 for the platinum Bovet. These amounts use different currencies and are not current, like-for-like market valuations. The guide also described the MeisterSinger as a 500-piece limited edition and the Bovet as limited to 60 movements. Neither claim tells you whether an example can still be bought today.
For a current purchase decision, check the brand or an authorized retailer for the exact variant, present price, production status and availability. The cited guide is a curated feature, not a hands-on comparison; it does not establish long-term reliability, owner satisfaction or current listings.
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