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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsZelos Comet 39

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
47.3mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
39mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Noon
Tantalum LE
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$2,499
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