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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsCitizen Zenshin Mechanical

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Zenshin Mechanical
CitizenZenshin Mechanical
MSRP $488

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Zenshin Mechanical40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Zenshin Mechanical100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Zenshin Mechanical$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
47.9mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Super Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
8213
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$488

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

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