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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow40mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$3,050
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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