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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsBoldr Rally

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Rally200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.9mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$299
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