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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsNodus Contrail GMT

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
47.9mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46.6mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Miyota 9075 GMT
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$900

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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