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Formex Reef 42 mmvsCIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

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Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the 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
Reef 42 mm42mm
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Power Reserve
Reef 42 mm56h
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Water Resistance
Reef 42 mm300m
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
MSRP
Reef 42 mm$2,414
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
46.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
18k
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
CD-04-S
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,414
$2,399
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