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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsFerro PISTA

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C1 Moonphase 40
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 40
MSRP $3,050
PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 4047.9mm
PISTA48mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 4038h
PISTA40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 4030m
PISTA50m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 40$3,050
PISTA$645

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Racing
Diameter
47.9mm
48mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Sellita SW200
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$645

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 for its captivating aventurine dial and photorealistic, luminescent moon, with many receiving compliments and finding it a stylish, lightweight, and comfortable daily wear. The in-house Calibre JJ04 module's 128-year moon tracking is a notable feature. However, multiple owners find the lack of dial indices and bezel markings, along with unlumed hands, makes precise time-telling difficult, with some describing it as more of a jewelry piece than a functional timepiece. One owner experienced a movement issue requiring warranty repair within the first year, and another noted frustration with customer service. The 40.5mm case size is considered sporty by some, and the design is described as "shouty" by a few. On balance, owners highly rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 for its stunning moonphase display and aesthetic appeal at its price point, despite legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The aventurine dial and Globolight lume are praised for their realistic starry night effect. The 3 ATM water resistance is a significant limitation.

Ferro PISTA

The Ferro PISTA is widely praised for its exciting and thrilling driving experience, with owners highlighting its faultless handling and a powerful engine that makes other cars feel primitive. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its beautiful and effective design, noting features like the air pass-through on the hood as particularly attractive. Some owners find the Ferro PISTA's performance and aerodynamics desirable, while others note its tighter suspension and hard-shifting experience as a special, raw characteristic. On balance, owners rate the Ferro PISTA highly for its thrilling performance and striking design.

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