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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsPhoibos Reef Master

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
SII NH38
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
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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