WH800V C1 Moonglow Celestial Blue Limited Edition (03/2025)

£2,895.00

Quick facts

Description

Released in mid 2019, the C1 Moonglow was an important watch for Christopher Ward. It was the first model to use translucent glass on the dial, allowing light to pass through and adding depth in a way CW had not attempted before. In hindsight, it set the groundwork for the C60 Sapphire that followed the year after. There were details I really liked on the original Moonglow, particularly the red tipped seconds hand and the red date indicator, which added just enough contrast without breaking the calm of the design. It was unusual but very well executed.

What stopped me buying the original was the translucent lower half of the dial, which never quite worked for me visually. CW fixed that completely with the Limited Edition released in January 2025. Limited to 80 pieces, this version uses a solid Celestial Blue dial, hiding the second moon and giving the watch a far more resolved feel. It is powered by the JJ04 movement developed with Johannes Jahnke and paired with a Mastrotto Crumbs® leather strap. The blue is excellent and in real life is slightly darker than the library images suggest. For me, CW got this version exactly right. I bought one as soon as I heard about it and I am only selling mine due to a strict one in one out rule. With just 80 made, these rarely appear.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.

  • Case: Clean with light hairlines only

  • Bezel: Excellent

  • Crystal: Clear, no marks

Supplied with the original CW Mastrotto Crumbs® leather in unworn condition (I wore it on a different strap).

Comes boxed with owner’s manual (note this is for a Moonphase 37 Limited Edition), cleaning cloth, original invoice and warranty booklet/card.

Timegrapher: Approximately +2 seconds per day.

Strap options

  • Head only: £50 reduction

  • Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: no cost change

  • Additional standard unworn CW strap: £50 increase

Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.

Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.

We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout.

Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.

Specifications

  • Case size: 40.5mm

  • Lug to lug: 48.6mm

  • Lug width: 20mm

  • Height: 12.95mm

  • Movement: CW JJ04 (SW 22-1 Mod) automatic

Questions

If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.

Quick facts

Description

Released in mid 2019, the C1 Moonglow was an important watch for Christopher Ward. It was the first model to use translucent glass on the dial, allowing light to pass through and adding depth in a way CW had not attempted before. In hindsight, it set the groundwork for the C60 Sapphire that followed the year after. There were details I really liked on the original Moonglow, particularly the red tipped seconds hand and the red date indicator, which added just enough contrast without breaking the calm of the design. It was unusual but very well executed.

What stopped me buying the original was the translucent lower half of the dial, which never quite worked for me visually. CW fixed that completely with the Limited Edition released in January 2025. Limited to 80 pieces, this version uses a solid Celestial Blue dial, hiding the second moon and giving the watch a far more resolved feel. It is powered by the JJ04 movement developed with Johannes Jahnke and paired with a Mastrotto Crumbs® leather strap. The blue is excellent and in real life is slightly darker than the library images suggest. For me, CW got this version exactly right. I bought one as soon as I heard about it and I am only selling mine due to a strict one in one out rule. With just 80 made, these rarely appear.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.

  • Case: Clean with light hairlines only

  • Bezel: Excellent

  • Crystal: Clear, no marks

Supplied with the original CW Mastrotto Crumbs® leather in unworn condition (I wore it on a different strap).

Comes boxed with owner’s manual (note this is for a Moonphase 37 Limited Edition), cleaning cloth, original invoice and warranty booklet/card.

Timegrapher: Approximately +2 seconds per day.

Strap options

  • Head only: £50 reduction

  • Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: no cost change

  • Additional standard unworn CW strap: £50 increase

Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.

Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.

We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout.

Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.

Specifications

  • Case size: 40.5mm

  • Lug to lug: 48.6mm

  • Lug width: 20mm

  • Height: 12.95mm

  • Movement: CW JJ04 (SW 22-1 Mod) automatic

Questions

If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.