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Astor + Banks ChronovsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
Chrono$575
C1 Moonglow$2,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
47.9mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
SW220
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$2,850

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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