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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
47.9mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Miyota 9039
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
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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