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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37vsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 3744.07mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 3738h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 3730m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 37$3,050
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44.07mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.07mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
F6B24
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Moonphase
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$450
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