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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
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 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

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

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
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
$1,083
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