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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
4R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
23
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$650

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition for its exceptional and captivating dial designs, often described as a highlight that evokes ocean surfaces with unique textures and color gradients. The watch is frequently noted for its excellent value, with some reviewers comparing its aesthetics to much higher-priced brands. Owners report satisfactory lume and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +5 seconds per day to more precise results. However, some owners and reviewers point to the bracelet clasp as a point of criticism, describing it as underwhelming or flimsy, and some find the watch to be top-heavy. There are also mentions of imperfect day/date wheel alignment and occasional bezel alignment issues on some models within the line. The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is available in various case sizes, with some owners questioning if certain dimensions are too bulky for daily wear.

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