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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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C1 Moonphase 37
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 37
MSRP $3,050
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 3744.07mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 3738h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 3730m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 37$3,050
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
44.07mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.07mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
SII NH34
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$399

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 for its aventurine dial and moon display, with one user awarding it a perfect score for its celestial theme. However, the lack of hour markers and lume-less hands make time-telling difficult, and hands can disappear against the dial. The COSC-certified movement averages +2.3 seconds per day, and the bracelet clasp is noted for comfort. The moonphase complication itself is reported by one owner to be inaccurate despite manufacturer attempts to correct it, though other users view such complications as primarily decorative. The 38-hour power reserve is considered short. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37 highly for its striking aventurine dial and moon focus, despite challenges with legibility and the practical accuracy of its moonphase complication.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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