Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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

C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
47.9mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW220
Swissmatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$550

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow vs Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.