F.P.Journe Chronomètre FurtifvsCIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT
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Measurements
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Chronomètre Furtif
LEGEND OF SERPENT
Diameter
50mm
46.5mm
Thickness
5.9mm
lowest
15.9mm
Water Resistance
n/a
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
n/a
$2,399
Movement
Caliber 1522
CIGA Design CD-04-S
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The F.P.Journe Chronomètre Furtif is widely praised for its striking aesthetics, particularly its mirror-polished anthracite Grand Feu enamel dial with laser-engraved numerals that disappear at certain angles, offering a secret reading experience for the wearer. Owners and reviewers alike note the unique appeal of the sandblasted tungsten carbide and tantalum case. However, some find the mirror-polished dial makes numerals difficult to see except at extreme angles, and one owner felt the movement finishing was lacking for the price. The watch features the manual-wind Caliber 1522 movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the F.P.Journe Chronomètre Furtif highly for its distinctive dial and case design, making time-reading a personal secret.
The CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT features an onyx case and an 18K gold snake on the dial that indicates hours and minutes. Reviewers note the CD-04-S automatic movement and a 41-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers find the CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT's snake hand design improves legibility over previous models.
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.
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