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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsCIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

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Ikepod Chronopod C001

The Ikepod Chronopod C001 is praised for its exceptional case finishing and unique, design-driven aesthetic, offering significant dial depth for its price. Owners find it comfortable despite its 44mm size, with one noting it as a welcome return for the brand. However, some question its value at $340, citing the quartz movement and non-Swiss manufacturing as drawbacks, and prototypes featured large date numerals that drew criticism. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C001 for its distinctive design and quality finishing at its price point, though value perception varies.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C001
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
46.5mm
Thickness
0mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
18k

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
CD-04-S
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$2,399
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