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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
47.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
Miyota 2070/2170
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
$218
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