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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsCIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.3mm
46.5mm
Thickness
14mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
18k
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
CD-04-S
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$2,399
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