RESERVED WH1873G C1 Moonglow (11/2022)

£1,245.00
sold out

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 are details that really work here, particularly the red‑tipped seconds hand and the red date indicator, which add just enough contrast without disrupting the overall balance.

It is an unusual dial, but a well‑considered one. The defining feature is the semi‑transparent lower half of the dial, which reveals part of the underlying structure and gives the Moonglow its layered appearance. It is a design choice that won’t be for everyone, but it is exactly what sets the watch apart from more conventional moonphase layouts. Power comes from the JJ04 movement developed with Johannes Jahnke, offering a high‑precision moonphase display alongside the visual features. The result is a watch that feels distinct within the C1 range, combining a traditional complication with a more experimental approach to dial design.

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 on a CW cordovan black leather strap in very good condition.

Comes boxed with owner’s manual, cleaning cloth 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 are details that really work here, particularly the red‑tipped seconds hand and the red date indicator, which add just enough contrast without disrupting the overall balance.

It is an unusual dial, but a well‑considered one. The defining feature is the semi‑transparent lower half of the dial, which reveals part of the underlying structure and gives the Moonglow its layered appearance. It is a design choice that won’t be for everyone, but it is exactly what sets the watch apart from more conventional moonphase layouts. Power comes from the JJ04 movement developed with Johannes Jahnke, offering a high‑precision moonphase display alongside the visual features. The result is a watch that feels distinct within the C1 range, combining a traditional complication with a more experimental approach to dial design.

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 on a CW cordovan black leather strap in very good condition.

Comes boxed with owner’s manual, cleaning cloth 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.