Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

At MSRP the Praesidus High W&t 38mm 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 Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 wears larger at 47.9mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus High W&t 38mm — a 9.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

The Praesidus High W&t 38mm 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 Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

The Praesidus High W&t 38mm 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 Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 uses the SW220 and the Praesidus High W&t 38mm uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsPraesidus High W&t 38mm

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

Praesidus High W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG-D

MSRP $550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Moonphase 4047.9mm

High W&t 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

C1 Moonphase 4038h

High W&t 38mm40h

Water Resistance

C1 Moonphase 4030m

High W&t 38mm100m

MSRP

C1 Moonphase 40$3,050

High W&t 38mm$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

High W&T 38mm

Lume

SLN X1 WL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW220

Seiko NH35

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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