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Christopher Ward C1 Bel CantovsCWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator

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C1 Bel Canto
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto
MSRP $4,725
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator
MSRP $274
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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto is praised for its three-dimensional, futuristic aesthetic and exposed chiming mechanism, with its design language compared to MB&F. Reviewers note the Cielo blue dial's transition from pale blue to grey and the hand-finished anglage on the sonnerie au passage complication's levers and hammers. The 41mm grade-5 titanium case is finished with fine brushing, and the movement is a Sellita SW200-1 base with an FS01 chiming module, offering a 38-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet stylistically mismatched with the classical dial of the C1 Bel Canto Classic. Overall, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto's striking design and intricate chiming complication as its primary appeal.

CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator

The CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator is praised for its legible, heritage-inspired design and robust, bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case with welded spring bars. Owners report it is tough and suitable for everyday wear, with one noting very little wear after extended use. Lume performance is considered adequate by reviewers, and its 50m water resistance is an improvement over vintage issued models. The watch is noted for its practicality and military history. Some owners feel it lacks the "soul" of vintage models, and the rotor of its Sellita SW200-1 movement is described as noticeably audible. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator highly for its functional, heritage-inspired design and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto40mm
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator36.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto38h
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto30m
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator50m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto$4,725
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator$274

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
36.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Rosa
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator (with Date)
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
ETA F06.412
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,725
$274
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