Alexander Shorokhoff Colibri 2vsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Alexander Shorokhoff Colibri 2 at true scale

Colibri 2

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic at true scale

C1 Bel Canto Classic

Diameter

39mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$2,101

lowest

$5,340

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Oro
Indices
n/a
Roman numerals
Lume
None
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Jewels
0
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,101
$5,340
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alexander Shorokhoff Colibri 2

Owners praise the Alexander Shorokhoff Colibri 2 - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren for its beautiful dial and perfect 39mm size, noting its unique, high-horology aesthetic and independent brand feel. Some owners report accuracy variations ranging from +5-7 seconds/day to -15 seconds/day, and one owner found the strap delicate and the packaging dated. On balance, owners rate the Alexander Shorokhoff Colibri 2 - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren highly for its distinctive design and finishing at its price point, despite some accuracy variance.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with brushed and polished finishes, a glassbox sapphire crystal, and a laser-etched guilloché dial. It has Roman numerals on a redesigned circular-brushed time dial with a refined minutes track, and a blue handset. The chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the meticulous hand-finishing of the chiming mechanism and the classical dial design as key strengths of the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic.

From video reviewers

The chiming complication at an accessible price point is a significant strength. The watch's value proposition makes direct competitors hard to find.