The Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 40.5mm showcases a radically unadorned aventurine dial made from Murano glass infused with copper oxide flakes that create a unique starry night sky effect on every piece, with no indexes, markers, or logo to distract from the shimmering surface and oversized moon. The Globolight ceramic and Super-LumiNova moon is 25% larger than the C1 Moonglow equivalent, glowing white rather than green in darkness whilst displaying a more accurate three-dimensional four-colour print of the real moon through an enlarged aperture.

At 40.5mm with 13.3mm height through brushed and polished marine-grade stainless steel construction, this provides elegant proportions whilst the box sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides delivers improved clarity over the C1 Moonglow’s standard crystal. The DLC finished rotor with twin-flags engraving is visible through the exhibition caseback alongside the continuous mechanical motion that drives the moon’s perpetual arc.

The Sellita SW220-1 base with JJ04 in-house module delivers reliable 38-hour power reserve through 26 jewels operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour whilst four additional wheels replace the conventional date mechanism to drive the moon disc in smooth, uninterrupted perpetual motion accurate for 128 years if kept wound.

The brushed and polished five-link Consort bracelet with butterfly clasp provides comfortable daily wear alongside the quick-release system for effortless strap changes. Three-dimensional Globolight moons with Super-LumiNova Grade X1 WL C1 ensure luminous presence after dark. For collectors who want a moonphase watch built around the moon itself rather than the dial, the C1 Moonphase’s aventurine and Globolight combination make a compelling case.