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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsCIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its 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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 38
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
46.5mm
Thickness
10.45mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
18k

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
CD-04-S
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$2,399
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