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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsPagani Design PD-1653

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
PD-1653
Pagani DesignPD-1653
MSRP $125
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1653

Pagani Design PD-1653 owners praise its awesome and cool appearance, with working subdials for 24-hour indication and functional pushers for day/date changes, though one owner notes the chronograph subdials are not functional. Accuracy is reported at +2.7 seconds/day initially, settling to +5.8 seconds/day. The watch is described as a fun, quirky, and polarizing homage, with opinions ranging from loving its F1 paddock suitability to calling it a "tasteless eyesore" while still desiring one. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1653 highly for its amazing value and build quality at its price point, despite some polarizing design elements.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
PD-165340mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
PD-165340h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
PD-1653100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
PD-1653$125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
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
$125
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