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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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C1 Moonphase 37
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 37
MSRP $3,050
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 3744.07mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 3738h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 3730m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 37$3,050
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
44.07mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.07mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

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
$1,083
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