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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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C1 Moonphase 40
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 40
MSRP $2,850
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 4040mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 4038h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 4030m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 40$2,850
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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