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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsPhoibos Apollo

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Apollo200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Miyota 9015
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
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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