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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsanOrdain Model 3 Method

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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.

anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely report the anOrdain Model 3 Method's dial is unique, deep, and colorful, with a textured surface that plays with light. Reviewers praise its craftsmanship and elegant case, noting a slim 39mm profile. Some owners find the skinny lugs less appealing, and one forum member preferred the dial typography of an earlier model and disliked the Model 3 case. While no longer considered a value proposition due to price increases, the quality is deemed worth the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its unique dial and elegant case craftsmanship.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V40mm
Model 3 Method39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Model 3 Method56h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Model 3 Method50m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,095
Model 3 Method$4,693

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Noon
Model 3 Method
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
56h
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,095
$4,693
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