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CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENTvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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LEGEND OF SERPENT
CIGA DesignLEGEND OF SERPENT
MSRP $2,399
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
46.5mm
37mm
Thickness
15.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
18k
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,399
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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