Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

At MSRP the Wren Diver 38 Aqua is the cheaper of the two at $1,595, against $3,050 for the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow — a $1,455 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow run compared to the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow uses the SW220-1 and the Wren Diver 38 Aqua uses the ETA 2892.

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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsWren Diver 38 Aqua

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

C01-40AMP2-S00K0-B1

MSRP $3,050

Wren Diver 38 Aqua

wren-diver-38-aqua

MSRP $1,595

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Moonglow40mm

Diver 38 Aqua38mm

Power Reserve

C1 Moonglow38h

Diver 38 Aqua42h

Water Resistance

C1 Moonglow30m

Diver 38 Aqua200m

MSRP

C1 Moonglow$3,050

Diver 38 Aqua$1,595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

12.9mm

10.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.9mm

45mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Ceramic

Water Resistance

30m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

SLN X1 WL C1

Swiss Super-LumiNova BL10 Grade X1 Lume on hour markers, hands and bezel scale.

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW220-1

ETA 2892

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,050

$1,595

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