Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

At MSRP the Praesidus Neptune 44 is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,850 for the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 — a $2,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 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 Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 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 Neptune 44?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40 uses the SW220-1 and the Praesidus Neptune 44 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsPraesidus Neptune 44

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

Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40

C01-40AMP2-S00B0-MB1

MSRP $2,850

Praesidus Neptune 44

neptune-44-brown

MSRP $550

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Moonphase 4040mm

Neptune 4444mm

Power Reserve

C1 Moonphase 4038h

Neptune 4440h

Water Resistance

C1 Moonphase 4030m

Neptune 44200m

MSRP

C1 Moonphase 40$2,850

Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Patina

Lume

SLN X1 WL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW220-1

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,850

$550

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