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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow40mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$3,050
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$449

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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.

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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