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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsNodus Contrail GMT

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
47.3mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Noon
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9075 GMT
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$900

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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