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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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C1 Moonphase 37
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 37
MSRP $3,050
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 3744.07mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 3738h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 3730m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 37$3,050
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.07mm
35mm
Thickness
13.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.07mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Ivory
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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