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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsHalios Universa II

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Universa II100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
47.9mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Black
Gold
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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