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CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENTvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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LEGEND OF SERPENT
CIGA DesignLEGEND OF SERPENT
MSRP $2,399
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
46.5mm
40mm
Thickness
15.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
18k
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,399
$329

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What people say

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CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

The CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT features an onyx case and a unique dial design with a gold snake indicating hours and minutes. Reviewers note the CD-04-S automatic movement has a 41-hour power reserve and the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. The silver version uses a 925 silver snake and a CD-04-E movement, while the gold version features an 18K gold snake and the CD-04-S movement. On balance, reviewers highlight the LEGEND OF SERPENT's distinctive dial and case design as its primary appeal.

From video reviewers

The unique case design and 18k gold serpent hand are notable features of the CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT. The watch's movement accuracy is also a strength, as it shares its movement with the award-winning Blue Planet titanium predecessor.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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