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Christopher Ward C1 MoonglowvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Moonglow38h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
C1 Moonglow30m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
C1 Moonglow$2,850
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
47.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Oro
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
Lume
SLN X1 WL C1
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1
Jewels
26
29
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$5,340
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