Side by side

CIGA Design TIME CIPHERvsCIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

CIGA Design TIME CIPHER

The CIGA Design TIME CIPHER is praised for its fun and conceptual execution of a wandering hours display, offering a unique spectacle in a slim and wearable 45mm case. Reviewers highlight its intuitive complication, comfortable strap, and the striking "Super Black" dial designed to make the moving elements appear to float. The CD-08 automatic movement, based on the Miyota 9015, provides a 42-hour power reserve, with stated accuracy of -10 to +20 seconds per day. Some legibility challenges are noted due to the stencil-style numerals between 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. Overall, reviewers consider the CIGA Design TIME CIPHER a compelling and well-executed conceptual watch offering a good balance of spectacle and wearability at its $899 price point.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TIME CIPHER45mm
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Power Reserve
TIME CIPHER42h
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Water Resistance
TIME CIPHER50m
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
MSRP
TIME CIPHER$899
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
46.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
15.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Carbon
18k
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CIGA Design CD-08
CIGA Design CD-04-S
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$2,399
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when CIGA Design TIME CIPHER vs CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.