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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsChristopher Ward The Twelve

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050
The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow40mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$3,050
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
12.9mm
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
Black
Midnight Sun
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$1,495

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow is widely praised for its comfort, wearability at 40.5mm, and impressive lume, with owners calling it gorgeous, unique, and the coolest moonphase for the money. The moonphase complication is noted as constantly rotating, and one owner reports it accurate to within 1 day every 128 years. Some criticism exists regarding the dual moon phase display, where the inactive moon is visible through a translucent cover, and the lume on the date ring is less bright and fades faster than other luminous elements. One owner specifically loves the opaque blue moonphase dial of the LE Celestial Blue variant. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow a visually engaging and comfortable watch, particularly for its price point, with its unique dial design and strong lume being significant draws.

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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