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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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C1 Moonphase 40
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 40
MSRP $2,850
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 4040mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 4038h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 4030m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 40$2,850
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
43.7mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
SW200-1
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$1,375

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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 C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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