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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37vsDan Henry 1937

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C1 Moonphase 37
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 37
MSRP $3,050
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 3744.07mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 3738h
193740h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 3730m
1937
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 37$3,050
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
44.07mm
38mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.07mm
46.1mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Gold
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$290

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 for its aventurine dial and moon display, with one user awarding it a perfect score for its celestial theme. However, the lack of hour markers and lume-less hands make time-telling difficult, and hands can disappear against the dial. The COSC-certified movement averages +2.3 seconds per day, and the bracelet clasp is noted for comfort. The moonphase complication itself is reported by one owner to be inaccurate despite manufacturer attempts to correct it, though other users view such complications as primarily decorative. The 38-hour power reserve is considered short. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 highly for its striking aventurine dial and moon focus, despite challenges with legibility and the practical accuracy of its moonphase complication.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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