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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsChristopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
47.12mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Printed
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
SLN X1 GL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW220
SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$1,995

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is praised for its well-made, refined, and attractively finished Super Compressor case, featuring a blue gradient dial with decompression scales and an internal bezel operated by the 2 o'clock crown. Reviewers note the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement offers a 56-hour power reserve. However, the bracelet's end link finishing does not match the lugs, and the pin-and-collar sizing system is criticized for difficulty. One reviewer calls the 150-meter water resistance a party trick and dislikes the logo and trident on the seconds hand. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite to be a refined and attractively finished watch, despite some criticisms regarding bracelet finishing and water resistance.

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