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Christopher Ward · C1 Moonphase 40

Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40

Ref. C01-40AMP2-S00B0-B1 · Dress

$3,050Sold out

Case

Diameter
40.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-lug
47.9mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water resistance
30m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Underside
Dial colour
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
4 vph
Power reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date

Sellita

Sellita's day-date automatic caliber, the equivalent of the ETA 2834-2. Adds day and date complications to the proven SW200-1 base architecture while maintaining the same 28,800 vph beat rate and 38-hour power reserve. The additional 0.45mm of height over the SW200-1 accommodates the day display mechanism. A reliable workhorse for brands needing a day-date Swiss automatic at competitive pricing.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton
Moonphase
Yes

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C1 Moonphase 40 collection · 2 watches

C1 Moonphase 40
C1 Moonphase 4040.5mm
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01The market

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Retail$3,050

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 for its captivating aventurine dial and prominent, luminescent moon, often receiving numerous compliments and considering it a daily wear conversation starter. The watch is frequently described as elegant, lightweight, and comfortable with a supple strap, with some owners comparing it favorably to more expensive alternatives. However, multiple owners and reviewers note challenges with legibility due to the lack of dial indices and bezel markings, making precise time-telling difficult, and some hands lack lume, disappearing in certain lighting. One owner experienced a movement issue requiring warranty repair within the first year, and another expressed frustration with unresponsive customer service. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 highly for its stunning dial and moon display, despite legibility concerns.

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