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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsLorier Hydra SIII

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
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
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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