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.

Colibri 2

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
The chiming complication at an accessible price point is a significant strength. The watch's value proposition makes direct competitors hard to find.
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