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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsZelos Vitesse

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.3mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
40mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
Gulf
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
La Joux-Perret L100
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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