Loresum Founder EditionvsSelten M1 Moonphase
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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.
Founder Edition
M1 Moonphase
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45.5mm
lowest
Thickness
9.9mm
lowest
11.4mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsReviews
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The Loresum Founder Edition is praised for its smaller 39.5mm case size and its Kickstarter price of around $600, which is significantly less than comparable watches. One owner purchased the Loresum LS04 "Founder's Edition Lunar Veil" because his wife liked its "nubbly quality." The movement is seen as a downside compared to a Sellita. Overall, owners rate the Loresum Founder Edition highly for its value at the price point.
Owners praise the Selten M1 Moonphase for its attractive aventurine dial, excellent finishing relative to its price point, and comfortable 39mm case size, noting a custom rotor on the Miyota 9015 movement. One commenter found the date window to look cheap. Overall, owners appreciate the Selten M1 Moonphase for its striking dial and value proposition.
The guilloché dial—detailed and color-shifting across angles—commands attention and justifies extended wear. The bracelet rattles noticeably and the lugs feel sharp against skin.
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