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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
SII NH35A
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
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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