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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,095
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Titanium
MSRP $559
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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V is praised for its proprietary JJ01 jumping hour complication and multi-level dial design featuring a floating sapphire dial with a lumed jump hour aperture. Reviewers note the 39mm stainless steel case's mix of brushed and polished finishes, with a polished bezel and brushed midcase. The dial's radially grooved center and sapphire minute track with a lumed underside enhance legibility, and the Super-LumiNova execution is described as an eye-catcher. The watch is powered by the JJ01 module atop a Sellita SW200-1 movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the watch's 14mm thickness. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the unique dial execution and complication at its price point.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

The Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium is widely praised for its exceptional lume, unique and beautiful dial finishing that reflects light dramatically, and solid build quality that exceeds its price point. Owners also highlight its comfortable wearability, especially the lightweight titanium variant, and the convenient on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet. One owner notes the Japanese movement performs better than anticipated, and the Ti-Damascus variant features a unique, patterned dial and bezel. However, some owners find the 44mm size large, the crown "off," and the bracelet clasp could be more scratch-resistant, with resizing pins described as stubborn. Reattaching the bracelet after removal is also noted as extremely difficult. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and value for money.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V40mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium300m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,095
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Noon
Ti - Mosaic MOP
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,095
$559
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