For more than a century, time has been worn on the wrist. Generations have refined, perfected and celebrated the wristwatch.
But true innovation is not born from repeating tradition — it is born from questioning it.
With CICHART Avantgarde I, this moment has arrived.
This is not just a new watch.
It is the beginning of a new category.
The world’s first mechanical ring watch
Avantgarde I is the world’s first mechanical ring watch featuring a rotating, tilting and swiveling case.
Instead of being worn on the wrist, it is worn on the finger — lighter, more personal, and closer to the way we naturally interact with time.
What may sound unusual at first feels surprisingly natural when worn:
Time is no longer attached to a strap, but becomes part of the hand itself.
Swiss heart. Titanium body.
Inside Avantgarde I beats the Swiss automatic Sellita SW200 movement — a proven, precise and globally serviceable caliber.
It is protected by a Titanium Grade 5 case, chosen for its:
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exceptional strength
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light weight
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corrosion resistance
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hypoallergenic properties
Both front and back are covered by sapphire crystal. The semi-open caseback reveals the mechanical movement in motion.
With a water resistance of 10 ATM, Avantgarde I is not just a design object — it is a fully functional mechanical timepiece.
A watch that moves with you
The signature element of Avantgarde I is its stainless steel joint mechanism.
It allows the case to rotate, tilt and swivel freely while remaining securely fixed to the ring.
This ensures perfect readability from any angle and transforms the watch into a living mechanical sculpture on the finger.
Time is no longer static.
It moves with you.
Custom-made for its owner
Avantgarde I is limited to 200 pieces worldwide.
But more importantly, each piece is custom made.
The stainless steel ring is individually produced in sizes 6 to 13 and only permanently welded to the case after the customer’s exact ring size has been confirmed. No resizing is possible afterward.
This means:
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no stock production
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no standard sizing
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no replacement pieces
Every Avantgarde I exists only once — for its owner.
More than a ring watch
Avantgarde I adapts to your lifestyle:
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worn on the finger
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worn on a necklace
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carried in a pocket
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placed on a desk
Time adapts to you — not the other way around.
For those who choose individuality
CICHART is created for people who do not follow the crowd.
For those who believe that individuality should be visible.
Avantgarde I is not for everyone.
And it is not meant to be.
It is for those who understand:
Progress begins where conformity ends.
Limited First Edition
Avantgarde I is strictly limited to 200 individually numbered pieces worldwide.
Each watch is delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Once this edition is sold out, it will never be produced again.
The beginning of a new era
Avantgarde I is not the end of development.
It is the beginning.
Future generations, materials and even smart ring watches with AI integration are already part of the CICHART vision.
But Avantgarde I will always remain what it is:
The first mechanical ring watch in history.
Conclusion
CICHART Avantgarde I represents:
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Swiss mechanical precision
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Titanium engineering
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Custom-made individuality
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Limited exclusivity
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And a completely new way to wear time
