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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Orange
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW220
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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