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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
47.3mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Noon
Green
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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