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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Desk Diver36mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Desk Diver45h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Desk Diver50m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Desk Diver$750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
36mm
Thickness
12.9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Sandwich
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
26
18
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$750

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

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