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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsGlycine Airman Purist

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
47.9mm
44mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
48h
Jewels
26
21
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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