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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37vsZelos Nova 37

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C1 Moonphase 37
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 37
MSRP $3,050
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 3744.07mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 3738h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 3730m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 37$3,050
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.07mm
37mm
Thickness
13.1mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.07mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Salmon
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$899

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 for its aventurine dial and moon display, with one user awarding it a perfect score for its celestial theme. However, the lack of hour markers and lume-less hands make time-telling difficult, and hands can disappear against the dial. The COSC-certified movement averages +2.3 seconds per day, and the bracelet clasp is noted for comfort. The moonphase complication itself is reported by one owner to be inaccurate despite manufacturer attempts to correct it, though other users view such complications as primarily decorative. The 38-hour power reserve is considered short. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 highly for its striking aventurine dial and moon focus, despite challenges with legibility and the practical accuracy of its moonphase complication.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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