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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
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
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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