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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsHamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch for its beautiful dial and clean damaskeening pattern, with reviewers highlighting its subtle, versatile red brick dial and comfortable 38mm satin-blasted case that is only 9.5mm thick. Some find the red color unappealing or too dark, while others love it as a heritage piece. The watch features an ETA 6497-1 hand-wound movement that averaged +4 seconds per day, though one owner notes the lume glows adequately but somewhat unevenly and the chapter ring's black borders might have been better as white. It is a boutique exclusive, sold for a limited time, and is noted as a plated case with a 20-year guarantee requiring careful handling to set the time and avoid damaging the porcelain face. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch highly for its attractive dial and comfortable, thin case design.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch$1,395

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
47.3mm
50mm
Thickness
14mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 6497-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
50h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$1,395
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