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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsBoldr The Boys

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow40mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
The Boys200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$3,050
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
Seiko NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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