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Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40vsBoldr The Boys

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C1 Moonphase 40
Christopher WardC1 Moonphase 40
MSRP $2,850
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonphase 4040mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonphase 4038h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonphase 4030m
The Boys200m
MSRP
C1 Moonphase 40$2,850
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
Seiko NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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