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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $3,050
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow40mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$3,050
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
12.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$279

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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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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