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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 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
47.3mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
44.9mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Noon
Green
Indices
Applied
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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