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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$3,050
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
40mm
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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