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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsZelos Helica

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Helica100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
39 - Wave MOP
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Miyota 9015
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
$499

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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.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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