Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 is the cheaper of the two at $3,050, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $249 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 wears larger at 47.9mm versus 42mm for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a 5.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys 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 Henry Archer Nordlys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 uses the SW220 and the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsHenry Archer Nordlys

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Moonphase 4047.9mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

C1 Moonphase 4038h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

C1 Moonphase 4030m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

C1 Moonphase 40$3,050

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Lume

SLN X1 WL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW220

Miyota 9015

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,050

$3,299

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