ChronoSwiss Lunar ChronographvsLimes Pharo Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ChronoSwiss Lunar Chronograph at true scale

Lunar Chronograph

Limes Pharo Chronograph at true scale

Pharo Chronograph

Diameter

41mm

40.5mm

Thickness

15mm

14.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$11,800

n/a

Movement

C.755

Valjoux 7751

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
15mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C.755
Valjoux 7751
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,800
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

ChronoSwiss Lunar Chronograph

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Chronoswiss Lunar Chronograph's luxurious execution, intricate dial, and comfortable wearability. Specific highlights include the coin-edge bezel, silver guilloché dial, and oversized onion crown. Some sources note a 46-hour power reserve and a 15mm thickness as drawbacks, with one reviewer finding the color-shifting dial more subtle than expected. The Chronoswiss Lunar Chronograph is priced at $11,800 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Chronoswiss Lunar Chronograph highly for its luxurious execution and intricate dial at its price point.

Limes Pharo Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Limes Pharo Chronograph for its vintage pocket watch aesthetic, featuring a coin-edge case design, stark lugs, and a guilloché dial. The watch is also noted for its Breguet-like styling and originality, with some appreciating the German day function. One owner found the Limes Pharo Chronograph to be a handsome dress watch with stepped lugs, coin-edge case sides, machine guilloché, and gold-tone appliques, built by the Ickler family known for refined case designs at affordable prices. The Limes Pharo Chronograph measures 13.5mm thick with 2mm from its domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Limes Pharo Chronograph highly for its distinctive vintage appearance and value in its price range.

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