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CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENTvsStraton Straton Classic Driver MKII

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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.

Straton Classic Driver MKII

The Straton attracts owners for its vintage-inflected dial design and 40mm proportions; one appreciates the panda dial, sapphire crystal with anti-AR coating, and retro font. Owners note the finish quality matches the sub-$300 price point, though one flags the bracelet's end link fit as subpar and prefers a strap alternative instead. The 40mm case wears slightly larger than other 40mm watches. On balance, the Straton finds favor among owners seeking accessible vintage-style chronographs, though bracelet fit and mecha-quartz pricing merit consideration.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Water Resistance
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
MSRP
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
46.5mm
40mm
Thickness
15.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
18k
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,399
$299
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