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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow40mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$3,050
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.9mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
43.7mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
SW200-1
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$1,375

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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 C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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