Oris Year of the Snake Limited EditionvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto

The Oris Year of the Snake Limited Edition is noted for its skeletonized dial, available in either cyan or green, and its 10-day power reserve from the in-house Calibre 115 movement. The watch features a 44mm titanium case and a distinctive power reserve indicator shaped like a snake's tongue. This limited edition, restricted to 88 pieces, was priced at EUR 8,200 / USD 9,100. Overall, reviewers highlight the Oris Year of the Snake Limited Edition for its unique skeletonized dial and impressive 10-day power reserve.

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto is praised for its three-dimensional, futuristic aesthetic and exposed chiming mechanism, with its design language compared to MB&F. Reviewers note the Cielo blue dial's transition from pale blue to grey and the hand-finished anglage on the sonnerie au passage complication's levers and hammers. The 41mm grade-5 titanium case is finished with fine brushing, and the movement is a Sellita SW200-1 base with an FS01 chiming module, offering a 38-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet stylistically mismatched with the classical dial of the C1 Bel Canto Classic. Overall, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto's striking design and intricate chiming complication as its primary appeal.