# "Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37mm" Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37mm is classified as a **Dress** watch with **Collector/Display** traits, featuring an **automatic Calibre JJ04 (Sellita SW220-1 base)** with a **38-hour power reserve**. Launched in 2024, this 37mm stainless steel timepiece showcases a midnight blue aventurine dial, a large Globolight moonphase display, and no indices for minimalist elegance. Its refined proportions and sparkling dial appeal to collectors and those seeking a sophisticated, unisex dress watch with celestial charm.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.9/10.0

- **Dials & Design Metric (8.8/10.0)**
Craftsmanship & Originality sub-metric scores 8.8 for the aventurine dial’s starry effect, oversized luminous moonphase, and polished dauphine hands, creating a striking, minimalist aesthetic.

- **History & Innovation Metric (8.5/10.0)**
The JJ04 module’s smooth moonphase, accurate for 128 years, and Christopher Ward’s bold design evolution earn a high Tier 2 score, pushing affordable complications forward.

- **Brand Metric (8.0/10.0)**
Christopher Ward’s High-Premium tier status, elevated by GPHG nominations and value-driven innovation, scores 8.0, strong but below luxury giants.

- **Movement Metric (8.0/10.0)**
Movement Technical Complexity sub-metric scores 7.5 for the JJ04’s in-house moonphase module, with Finishing Quality sub-metric at 8.5 for the decorated rotor, averaging 8.0.

- **Rarity Metric (7.8/10.0)**
Production-Based Rarity sub-metric scores 7 for standard production, with Price-Based Rarity sub-metric at 6.5 for its $2,325 price, boosted by collector interest.

- **Material Metric (7.8/10.0)**
Material Depth sub-metric scores 7.8 for the polished steel case, sapphire crystal, and aventurine dial, premium but not exotic for the price range.

- **Complications Metric (7.5/10.0)**
Complications Depth sub-metric scores 7.5 for the moonphase, a charming intermediate complication, though lacking additional complexity.

- **Versatility Metric (7.5/10.0)**
Breadth of Use Cases sub-metric covers Dress and Collector/Display, scoring 7.5 for formal settings, limited by 30m water resistance.

- **Functions Metric (7.0/10.0)**
Features like a transparent caseback, Super-LumiNova moon, and 38-hour power reserve ensure elegance, though modest water resistance limits utility.

## Watch Data
[Picture URL] - https://www.christopherward.com/dw-image/v2/BBHR_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-cw-master-catalog/default/dw1c0e8e8b/images/C01-37AMP2-S00B0-MB-01.jpg; [backPicture] - https://www.christopherward.com/dw-image/v2/BBHR_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-cw-master-catalog/default/dw0f8c8e8b/images/C01-37AMP2-S00B0-MB-03.jpg; [lumePicture] - https://www.fratellowatches.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/G-Shock-GCW-B5000UN-1-8.jpg; [Nickname] - Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37mm; [Brand] - Christopher Ward; [Model] - C01-37AMP2-S00B0; [Country] - United Kingdom; [Product Link] - https://www.christopherward.com/en-us/watches/dress/c1-moonphase-37/C01-37AMP2-S00B0-MB.html; [reviewLink] - https://www.watchgecko.com/blogs/magazine/introducing-the-new-christopher-ward-c1-moonphase-37mm; [Movement Type] - Automatic; [Movement Name] - Calibre JJ04 (Sellita SW220-1 base); [# Secondary] - 2325; [watchDescription] - A 37mm stainless steel watch with a midnight blue aventurine dial and in-house JJ04 moonphase module, featuring a large Globolight moon display and no indices for minimalist elegance.; [caseWidth] - 37.0; [lugToLugLength] - 44.1; [thickness] - 13.1; [lug] - 20; [waterResist] - 30; [powerReserve] - 38; [beatFrequency] - 28800; [lume] - Globolight moon with Super-LumiNova; [jewels] - 26; [caseMaterial] - Stainless Steel; [watchGlass] - Sapphire; [Bezel] - Stainless Steel; [caseback] - Transparent; [Crown] - Push-pull; [Strap] - Consort Bracelet or Italian Leather; [Shape] - Round; [Dial] - Midnight Blue Aventurine; [Seconds] - 0; [Date] - 0; [Calendar] - 0; [Chiming] - 0; [Chronograph] - 0; [Compass] - 0; [dateCompilation] - 0; [DigitalDisplay] - 0; [Dress] - 1; [Field] - 0; [GMT] - 0; [Mechanical Alarm] - 0; [Moonphase] - 1; [Tourbillon] - 0; [worldTimer] - 0; [powerReserveIndicator] - 0; [Diver] - 0; [Pilot] - 0; [racing] - 0; [Skeleton] - 0; [Vintage] - 0; [StyleFormal] - 1; [StyleCasual] - 0; [StyleSports] - 0; [StyleTravel] - 0; [StyleAdventure] - 0; [StyleCollector] - 1; [StyleTool] - 0; [StyleStatement] - 0; [StyleVintage] - 0; [StyleSmart] - 0; [StyleCustom] - 0;

---

### Footnote
A.I. WatchMetrics Review v16.23 Grok 3

---

**Sources**: Details on the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase 37mm were informed by Christopher Ward’s official website and reviews from WatchGecko and Time+Tide Watches.[](https://timeandtidewatches.com/christopher-ward-c1-moonphase-37mm-introducing/)[](https://www.watchgecko.com/blogs/magazine/introducing-the-new-christopher-ward-c1-moonphase-37mm)[](https://www.christopherward.com/int/C1-Moonphase-37/C01-37AMP2-S00B0-MB.html)