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Bremont MBIIvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$5,340

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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.

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