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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsVaer Tactical Field (DLC)

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Tactical Field (DLC)$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
47.3mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
43mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
DLC
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Solar
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$499

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its lightweight versatility and interesting design, with one owner highlighting the brand's excellent customer service. Some owners report issues with marker alignment, specifically at the 12 o'clock position and the seconds hand not hitting markers precisely, though the company offered resolutions. One owner noted a crunchy winding action. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its lightweight versatility and interesting design.

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