BrandonT wrote:The new moonphase watch is beautiful aesthetically, seems terrifically engineered but I was expecting something different.

To me, it is another over the top moonphase watch that may make people wonder "man you really like space". I would really really love to see a subtle classy moonphase like Patek, Longines, Breitling or Tissot have. To me this is just another over the top moonphase that is closer to a party trick than a daily wear. Seems that box has already been checked.

That said, it is a very beautiful watch, I know I would adore it the twice a month I would want to wear it.

Maybe I am being too critical but I do feel CW is leaving a lot on the table not having a classy yet subtle Sealander moonphase.

JAFO wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:58 pm I actually like the C1 moonglow, with the greyed out opposite moon. I quite like the idea of displaying the workings.

For a fraction of the price, this Sugess Moonphase (I bought one last Christmas) has what they call a bluestone dial, also full of sparkly highlights. Here's an example on eBay, although it's available for even less on AliX. I enjoy mine although it's not as spectacular as the CW versions. They seem to have a bracelet version now.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353680914487 ... media=COPY

BrandonT wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:49 pm . . . . . .

Maybe I am being too critical but I do feel CW is leaving a lot on the table not having a classy yet subtle Sealander moonphase.

FloridaPhil wrote:So, does this watch need to live on a winder? I should think that resetting it would be rather a pain in the derriere...

BrandonT wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:49 pm I would really really love to see a subtle classy moonphase like Patek, Longines, Breitling or Tissot have.

ajax87 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:57 am In addition to what @Bahnstormer_vRS said above regarding the possibility (or impossibility) of a more subtle moonphase, I just ran across an article on Esquire in which Mike France himself is quoted as follows:

“The most asked-for complication was the moonphase. What we wanted to do was celebrate that magnificent celestial being in all of its glory. And so none of this ‘small aperture at 6 o’clock' nonsense for us. We wanted a huge moonphase."

https://www.esquire.com/uk/watches/a456 ... ase-watch/

I bolded the important bit

I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you!

missF wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:03 am

BrandonT wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:49 pm I would really really love to see a subtle classy moonphase like Patek, Longines, Breitling or Tissot have.

I’ve been wandering through the world of moonphases for years. Aside from a date it’s my favourite complication. There are plenty of them around, whether in triple-date-moonphase mode, speedy moonphase (there’s a treat of an idea) or subtle classy Longines etc. All of them with subtle (read tiny) classic good looks. What I’ve looked for over the years is how you build a moonphase with contemporary good looks. An update on the traditional ideas. The first moonphase I found that really floated my boat was the old Ball Ohio moonphase with the large moon aperture set at an angle across the dial and built into a rugged tank of a watch rather than a dress watch.
If I wear a moonphase I want to wear it often so that I can actually take part in following the phases of the moon. This is probably why I haven’t quite bought the Moonglow yet - I have to be certain that I’m ready for it to take over watch duty on my wrist almost completely.

Contemporary moonphases are an interesting place to be, as companies reach beyond the subtle classy traditional style and experiment with big moons (I love it) or even brand new ways of representing the moon’s cycle. Zelos for big moon in a tough as nails hardened SS case. Arnold and sons if you want big moons haute horology. Ming for representing the phase of the moon in a different way. Or SUF Helsinki for a field watch moonphase with a smiley representation of the moon’s journey, little brother to Stepan Sarpaneva’s art-moons.

I’d say there are more than enough subtle classy moonphases to choose from
There’s way more of interest going on in the way some companies are now exploring the idea afresh.

I’m so glad the Moonglow isn’t going to be discontinued - what a really strong pair of very different contemporary moonphases. I’m also very intrigued by a case upgrade for the moonglow- or even a swap with the new moonphase!

I’m inching closer to the Moonglow

strapline wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:16 am You need to hang tough, Lindsey.