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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsRZE Urbanist

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
47.9mm
36mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
Miyota 2035
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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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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