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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE
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
$520

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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 Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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