Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $3,050 for the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 — a $2,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 wears larger at 47.9mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 7.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 runs a automatic caliber (SW220), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40

C01-40AMP2-S00B0-B1

MSRP $3,050

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Moonphase 4047.9mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

C1 Moonphase 4038h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

C1 Moonphase 4030m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

C1 Moonphase 40$3,050

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

SLN X1 WL C1

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW220

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,050

$550

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