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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37vsHamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

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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.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing—textured surface with applied indices and aventurine depth—stands as the defining aesthetic achievement, complemented by an exceptionally accurate 128-year moonphase mechanism. The 37mm case may feel undersized for wearers transitioning from larger sports watches.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. One owner specifically notes it felt the best on their wrist after trying multiple options. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its comfortable wearability and suitability for various occasions.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 3744.07mm
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 3738h
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 3730m
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 37$3,050
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44.07mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.07mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$1,045
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