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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsZelos Helica

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Helica100m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.3mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
39mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
39 - Wave MOP
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$499

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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 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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