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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.9mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
50.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW220
L888.6
Beat Rate
4 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$4,100

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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