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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
47.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

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
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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