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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

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C1 Moonphase 40
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 40
MSRP $2,850
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 4040mm
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 4038h
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 4030m
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 40$2,850
C1 Moonglow$2,850

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
47.9mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.9mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
SW220
Complications
Moonphase
Moonphase, Day-date

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 for its stunning aventurine dial and prominent, lumed moon, with one owner calling it a 10/10 for moon display. However, the lack of dial indices and lumed hands makes time-telling difficult, and the seconds hand is considered largely meaningless for precise tracking. Accuracy averages +2.3 seconds per day with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners view the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 as a showpiece dress watch for occasional wear, rather than a tool for precise timekeeping, due to its striking dial and moon complication.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

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