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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
47.3mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Noon
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$1,775
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