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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
41mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
47mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
ETA 2824-2
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
$2,458

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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