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What people say

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Awake Watches Son Mài

The Awake Watches Son Mài is praised for its step up in finishing and attention to detail, featuring impressive handcrafted dials with silver leaf gilding and lacquered colors, along with excellent Super-LumiNova application. The 39mm recycled steel case is noted as comfortable and suitable for daily wear, though the dial design can make it wear larger. The dial itself is a hallmark of the collection, showcasing meticulous lacquer work and, in one instance, a hand-chiselled silhouette. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers rate the Awake Watches Son Mài highly for its meticulous dial craftsmanship and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The Son Mài's lacquer dial is consistently praised for its depth and intricate detail. Sharp lugs are cited as a drawback affecting comfort. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to luxury brands.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its 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 C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Son Mài39mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
Son Mài
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
Son Mài50m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
Son Mài$2,299
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,299
$5,340
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