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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
47.9mm
43mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
CD-07
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$499

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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.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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