Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $2,850 for the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow — a $2,055 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow wears larger at 47.9mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 12.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow uses the SW220 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

C01-40AMP2-S00K0-VK1

MSRP $2,850

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Moonglow47.9mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

C1 Moonglow38h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

C1 Moonglow30m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

C1 Moonglow$2,850

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Lume

SLN X1 WL C1

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW220

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,850

$795

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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.

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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