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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,095
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V is praised for its proprietary JJ01 jumping hour complication and multi-level dial design featuring a floating sapphire dial with a lumed jump hour aperture. Reviewers note the 39mm stainless steel case's mix of brushed and polished finishes, with a polished bezel and brushed midcase. The dial's radially grooved center and sapphire minute track with a lumed underside enhance legibility, and the Super-LumiNova execution is described as an eye-catcher. The watch is powered by the JJ01 module atop a Sellita SW200-1 movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the watch's 14mm thickness. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the unique dial execution and complication at its price point.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,095
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Noon
White
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,095
$665
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