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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,095
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V is praised for its proprietary JJ01 jumping hour complication and multi-level dial design featuring a floating sapphire dial with a lumed jump hour aperture. Reviewers note the 39mm stainless steel case's mix of brushed and polished finishes, with a polished bezel and brushed midcase. The dial's radially grooved center and sapphire minute track with a lumed underside enhance legibility, and the Super-LumiNova execution is described as an eye-catcher. The watch is powered by the JJ01 module atop a Sellita SW200-1 movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the watch's 14mm thickness. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the unique dial execution and complication at its price point.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V40mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,095
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Noon
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,095
$604
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