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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow Watch Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of The Moon Landing
As expected, 2019 is seeing a run on watches released to commemorate the moon landing in 1969. British brand Christopher Ward has joined the party. With the release of the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow, the industry is treated to yet another “big moon phase” watch. This model, however, stands out from the crowd. With the kind of astuteness necessary to separate oneself and one’s products in an incredibly competitive price bracket, the C1 Moonglow offers a surprising combination of luxury features and genuine affordability.Shooting for the MoonThe very last Christopher Ward we reviewed on best watches was the Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Moon Phase watch. It is a remarkable testament to the design of this new piece to acknowledge that both models are powered by the JJ04 caliber. While internally similar, the overall aesthetic could not be more different.
Seiko Revives Speedtimer Nameplate With New Automatic Chronograph Watches
The history of chronographs is filled with evocative names like "Speedmaster,"Daytona,"Monaco,"and many others. While so many of these series are still alive and thriving, one of the most historic nameplates in Japanese chronography has long laid dormant - until now. Seiko's Speedtimer line was first introduced with the Caliber 6139 automatic chronograph movement in early 1969 (as arguably the first automatic chronograph to market, although early sales were limited to Japan for several months), and the name graced many of Seiko's premier chronograph designs for years, from the Caliber 6139 and Caliber 6138 automatic chronographs to the world's first analog quartz chronograph with the 7a28 series. The Speedtimer name finally returns to Seiko's stable for 2021 and brings with it a new in-house automatic chronograph movement equipped with both a vertical clutch and a column wheel. With an impressive new powerplant and two looks inspired by classic '60s Seiko chronograph references, the ne