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CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENTvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed heritage inspiration, clean dial, and balanced design, with its in-house caliber 8R48 noted as a solid movement. Owners appreciate the Zaratsu polishing and the column wheel and vertical clutch on the 8R48 movement, considering it good value. Some find the date wheel deep-set and the bracelet lacking micro-adjustments. The 42.5mm x 15.1mm case size may be large for some wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its heritage design and solid in-house movement.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition45h
Water Resistance
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition100m
MSRP
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
15.9mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
18k
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
8R46
Power Reserve
41h
45h
Jewels
26
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,399
$3,000
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