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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,095
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,095
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
38mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
Black
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,095
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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