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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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