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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$666

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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