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CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENTvsZelos Helica Moonphase

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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.

Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Helica Moonphase
Water Resistance
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Moonphase
Diameter
46.5mm
39mm
Thickness
15.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
18k
Meteorite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CIGA Design CD-04-S
Sellita SW288-1
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,399
$1,049
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