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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsBoldr Expedition II

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow40mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$3,050
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
I Eiger
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$699

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow is widely praised for its comfort, wearability at 40.5mm, and impressive lume, with owners calling it gorgeous, unique, and the coolest moonphase for the money. The moonphase complication is noted as constantly rotating, and one owner reports it accurate to within 1 day every 128 years. Some criticism exists regarding the dual moon phase display, where the inactive moon is visible through a translucent cover, and the lume on the date ring is less bright and fades faster than other luminous elements. One owner specifically loves the opaque blue moonphase dial of the LE Celestial Blue variant. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow a visually engaging and comfortable watch, particularly for its price point, with its unique dial design and strong lume being significant draws.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its tool watch utility, legible dials, and bead-blasted finish, with many finding its 41mm size ideal for daily wear and comfortable on various wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, well-executed details, and the functional design of its knurled crown. Some owners note the dial color can appear creamier than expected online, and one reviewer found the stock rubber strap to be a minor criticism. The Sellita SW200 movement and domed sapphire crystal are also noted as positive features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its functional field watch design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Boldr Expedition II's solid construction and reliability are notable strengths. A weakness is the potential for dim lume brightness, as the entire dial is fully covered in lume but the reviewer's assessment implies it might be inadequate.

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