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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsSternglas Kanton

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow40mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Kanton50m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$3,050
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
45mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
Sellita SW200
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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