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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.3mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$1,083
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