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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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C1 Moonphase 40
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 40
MSRP $2,850
The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 4040mm
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 4038h
The Twelve Midnight38h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 4030m
The Twelve Midnight100m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 40$2,850
The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
43.3mm
Thickness
13.3mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
43.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
23.3mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
SW200
Complications
Moonphase
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$1,210

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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 stunning aventurine dial and prominent, lumed moon, with one owner calling it a 10/10 for moon display. However, the lack of dial indices and lumed hands makes time-telling difficult, and the seconds hand is considered largely meaningless for precise tracking. Accuracy averages +2.3 seconds per day with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners view the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 as a showpiece dress watch for occasional wear, rather than a tool for precise timekeeping, due to its striking dial and moon complication.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

Owners and reviewers widely praise Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight for its excellent value, with particular commendation for its case and bracelet finishing, dial texture, and lume. Some owners note the dial is silver rather than white, and a few find the bracelet links have sharp edges and the clasp lacks micro-adjustment. The watch is noted for its thin case, offering exceptional wrist comfort. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight highly for its impressive finishing and comfort at the price point.

From video reviewers

The black lacquer dial's quality and premium feel are consistently praised. Reviewers express reservations about the watch's value or execution. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's objective merits translate to personal appeal.

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