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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
47.9mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
L844.4
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
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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