A Dial Like No Other | Unveiling the C1 Moonphase

Christopher Ward's C1 Moonphase takes lunar watches to a whole new level. Crafted after the acclaimed C9 Moonphase and C1 Moonglow, this latest release is their most ambitious yet.
The dial, featuring aventurine glass infused with reflective copper oxide flakes, mimics the enchanting starry night sky. What makes each piece truly special is that every aventurine dial is unique.
Setting itself apart from earlier models, the C1 Moonphase ditches adornments like indexes and logos, placing the spotlight squarely on the sleek handset and the oversized moon.
Speaking of the moon, it's a whopping 25% larger than its predecessor, the C1 Moonglow. The rotating moons, crafted from Globolight (a ceramic and Super-LumiNova mix), can be carved into any shape. A four-color print of the real moon adds a remarkably accurate three-dimensional touch, surpassing the C1 Moonglow. Plus, in the dark, its glow is a captivating white, deviating from the typical green.
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[@ChristopherWardWatches]

Thanks so much for taking the time to check out our C1 Moonphase, Sam.

[@franklinshouse8719]

Absolutely stunning watch.

[@PocketWatchTime]

I’m not a dress watch fan… but I’d buy this over a $20-30k Moser any day. I like it on the bracelet.

[@watchrolling]

This is a conversation starter. I imagine this gets the watch party started on a Saturday evening. Great showcase for the C1 Sam!

[@JoeCC0087]

Good review Sam! I had the old C9 moonphase in blue and that was a perfect everyday wear. I like the aesthetic here, but leaving Swiss Made on the dial without CW text or indices/markers is a miss. And I love their Bader deployant clasp as well-it’s better than Omega’s design.

[@markwheeler4417]

It looks great. It's a special occasion watch but will make that occasion very special.

[@Explorer40mm]

Never considered CW but I’d buy this watch at 37mm

[@drwindsurf]

Wow! This is such a beautiful watch...but like you Sam, the lack of indices would drive me nuts.

[@stewartmckeand8953]

Just bought one. Not delivered till early December, but can't wait!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

If you like it from the photos you’re going to be amazed when you see it in person!

[@stewartmckeand8953]

Watch arrived today. It's a beautiful piece, but the clasp on the leather strap isn't very secure.

[@boballen1893]

@@stewartmckeand8953you most likely do not have the strap fully inserted into the clasp. I did the same thing at first. The strap has to be forced into the rails of the clasp. If it’s not seated in there, it flops around and does not let the clasp perform the way it should.

[@stewartmckeand6099]

​@@boballen1893cheers

[@dbcards4261]

Missed the boat on this one. If it had small indicies and the hands were lumed it would be easily the standout moonphase to get. Easy pass

[@jonathanbonilla7683]

Well said.

[@tods.9947]

Looks fantastic! I have never considered this type of Watch but I may in the future

[@threethrushes]

Nice-looking. Personally not for me, but I appreciate that CW is doing something cool.

[@kimchiwasabee]

Daaamn!! I just bought the 12!!

[@brendanburke7688]

Very interesting watch and lovely dial but the case/size just doesn’t mirror the dressy style of the dial for me.

[@DC-uf6ve]

It's a bit big but CW are absolutely killing it these last few years.

[@Landman1369]

I agree that it’s an extraordinary looking timepiece, however I wish it were somewhere in between a 36mm to 38mm. I would be interested in knowing more about the stainless steel and movement. Thank you. Excellent review.

[@squale9291]

Dude if you want the 36mm they are also releasing the C63 Celest (the one I'm likely going to buy), no moonphase but very nice nonetheless

[@vonyp6018]

Should've loomed the hands imo. Even if it was just the tip or sliver

[@johndefiore1754]

Beautiful watch- Too thick for me, would like to see a thinner model with less separation between the two dials. I'd be willing to pay for those improvements.

[@DaveMGmovies]

CW trying to make really cool watches and the dial does indeed look fantastic... but I can't see the hands properly. That would annoy me.

[@boballen1893]

Slight movement of your wrist and they appear. No biggie!

[@averytakahata]

How do you put this watch on? I have one just got it but don’t know how it goes together

[@jboomhauer]

Looks amazing tbh.

[@UTGinga]

I have an Aventurine face watch. Pictures and video just don't convey how the face is alive and dances with sparkling star effect. I would like to go and see one in person and on my wrist before passing judgement.

[@AQBPlays]

Agreed. This watch will blow peoples minds on a sunny day outside.

[@legionnairegonk4425]

​@@AQBPlaysAnd disappoint them greatly in dark/low light conditions.

[@markplayford5836]

Great review of an incredible watch. The moonphase complication is pretty useless for myself, but non the less it does look beautiful. Seen a few moans about lack of indices but why not delete the second hand too and keep it super clean? Still a watch that tells you the approximate time, good enough for me. 🤩

[@boballen1893]

Definitely agree with you about the second hand. My Montblanc Orbis Terrarum does not have a second hand, and I do not miss it. As far as the “SWISS MADE” on the dial. It is small enough that it is barely noticeable. I have no issue with it. I have had my C1 Moonphase for 4 days now. Beautiful, beautiful watch! Not an everyday wearer, though, in my opinion.

[@ciscokid4432]

ill wait for the aliexpress version

[@AQBPlays]

It won’t be anywhere near as good!

[@DeathaceGames]

I like what they have done, but I prefer the original Moonglow version more.

[@boballen1893]

I have both, and they’re both beautiful in their own right’s!

[@stewartmckeand6099]

The moonphase is actually set on the first position.

[@BIack_pebble]

정말 아름다운 시계는 맞지만.. 시간 확인을 어떻게 하나요? 😅😅

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I would struggle without indices!

[@patdwyer6274]

A lot of negative comments on here but I love it! Maybe I'm just a bit of a tart. 🤔

[@ciscokid4432]

amazing price you say......................

[@registeredmental]

It looks dainty but would be better in 36 inches like the 12

[@Not_Mark_Twain]

Inches?

[@registeredmental]

yes, some of us have big wrists@@Not_Mark_Twain

[@darrenhojnacki6636]

It looks difficult to actually read the time

[@possessedslig]

This sort of watch isn't really about reading the time

[@darrenhojnacki6636]

@@possessedslig Yeah that is true, I just always think you should be able to read the time on a watch. My quirk with watches

[@Khanh.Nguyen369]

With these type of base movements I would much prefer a engraved solid case back. CW doing great things otherwise.

[@mindfulawareness1]

Novelty, luxury watch. High price to pay, but the proof will be in how it sells.

[@Matty9003]

The one thing I really hate about this watch:- if someone told me it was a £20 watch I would believe them. If someone told me it was £20k watch I would also believe them. It just looks cheap and expensive at the same time to me.

[@serz1885]

1:04 i dont know looks a bit bland like samsung watch

[@LiamMulholland]

What happened to fhr podcast Sam?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Liam, sorry whats the FHR podcast?

[@LiamMulholland]

@@CasualWatchReviews sorry, what happened to the podcast

[@CasualWatchReviews]

We have probably not done one for a year or so. It got difficult with me moving to a different time zone and Kris started a new job. I keep thinking about spinning it back up again, I really enjoyed doing them but honestly, it was a lot of effort for something that was not revenue-generating.

[@shreyasr1989]

People complaining about no indices would do themselves a favor buying more practical Apple Watch

[@CasualWatchReviews]

As opposed to buying any other watch that has indices? Nearly every single other Christopher Ward watch has indices. You could do yourself a favour by checking out their website and seeing.

[@Not_Mark_Twain]

Setting moon phase is a nightmare and you cannot see the hands well enough to tell time, but otherwise, sure, smashing. 😂

[@boballen1893]

Setting moonphase is not a nightmare, sorry. A moonphase app on your phone helps you set it. Pull crown out to first click, rotate dial backwards! Hardly a nightmare!

[@EricZ726]

Looks like an Aliexpress Art Master S411-3C.01.K $200 knockoff

[@beyond95percent]

It looks like a plastic disc dipped in glitter. It has more of a Mr Jones vibe to it.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I’m going to be reviewing another Christopher Ward that’s more ‘Iron Maiden’ next week so stay tuned!

[@beyond95percent]

@@CasualWatchReviews more "Iron Maiden" and less "TRex" is fine with me!

[@THE.RATGOD]

I love CW and I own some but this is a cheap Moser, and way to expensive. Not sure where they are going lately with the movado twelve and now that...

[@mdinhlam]

More in line with a lesser Arnold and Son moon phase.

[@marcinuscinowicz5513]

I adore CHW but I am sorry, looks like an aliexpress watch for me

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey! Thanks for watching. The reaction to this model has been really interesting to follow in the comments.

[@chrono1g]

13.3mm is definitely too thick for a dress watch. no way around it....

[@raymondrichardson6061]

CW have never failed to hit the bullseye for years now, but I just don’t like this at all. The hands aren’t readily visible, the discs look cheap. I much prefer the old Moonglow. I really like CW, but you’ve got to call what you see. Sorry Mike.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Ray! Always enjoy your opinions on Watches, keep them coming!

[@Wingnut2312]

Nope, Moonglow is definitely better in every way. It's ok at best. The sparkly dial is a bit much. It's also taken away the "can wear it anywhere" aspect of the watch. The Moonglow could be worn for any ocassion and be a conversation piece. The moon seems to have less definition which is odd for a Moon watch. Maybe I'm just not seeing it, but the Moonglow appears to be much better done. It's a nice watch, but I'll stick with the Moonglow.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Totally get that! Thanks for watching and sharing your view!

[@nerychristian]

I prefer this watch. The dial of the Moonglow looks too busy for me.

[@boballen1893]

I actually have both watches, and they’re both beautiful and unique in their own way. Moonglow is definitely more of an everyday wearer. Moonphase more dressy and a show off piece.

[@jamiesavery1973]

To high a price nice watch but its just the price

[@perolito83]

I'm a bit shocked that someone who hosts a watch channel doesn't know what aventurine is.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Well I do now 😂

[@NicholasSadlier]

To flip the coin, I first saw another review on this watch and had to wait to the end to find out what aventurine was as I hadn't a clue.. 😂

[@shinjukutrain]

Hmm, not very legible and I don't really like that dial or the hands to be honest. It kind of looks like cheap bling, although I'm sure it feels better in the hand.

[@user-kx8zx7xq4o]

Unreadable time. Looks cheap. At that price, what is CW thinking 😂

[@snapfitness1]

I love the design and wrist look ... but don't like the watch. I know it'll sell and it is different, but I wouldn't buy it.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I feel the same, I’m glad they made such a cool watch but it’s hit for my taste!

[@TinBin-Craig]

Nice watch.... just not my taste.... cheers

[@richardsims3847]

Sorry but its a no from me.A moon phase complication is pointless even though it might be well executed.This has been turned up to eleven.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks for watching and adding your view on it Richard!

[@linqihui5582]

It would be a perfect watch for women if its in a smaller size, moon phase is more of a feminist complication.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Can you name one popular ladies watch that has a moonphase? It’s a rhetorical question because there are very few.

[@baandoptager]

Meh.... too Glam-Rock for me.

[@EricZ726]

Too big for women too feminine for men. Confused dial and underwhelming movement.

[@MadMax76er]

Looks like an Ali Express watch, not for me