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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsPhoibos Argo

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C1 Moonphase 40
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 40
MSRP $2,850
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 4040mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 4038h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 4030m
Argo200m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 40$2,850
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Yellow
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
SII NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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