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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsPraesidus DD-45

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
DD-45100m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
47.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW220
Ameriquartz USA
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
$299

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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