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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsChristopher Ward The Twelve

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C1 Moonphase 40
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 40
MSRP $2,850
The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 4040mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 4038h
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 4030m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 40$2,850
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
13.3mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Midnight Sun
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
SW200
Complications
Moonphase
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$1,495

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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 The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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