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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsSeestern S456 GMT

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
47.9mm
41mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
4 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41hh
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
GMT

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.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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