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CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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LEGEND OF SERPENT
CIGA DesignLEGEND OF SERPENT
MSRP $2,399
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46.5mm
38mm
Thickness
15.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
18k
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,399
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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