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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.9mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
PVD Vintage
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
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
$2,850
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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