Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $4,725 for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto — a $4,175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel CantovsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto

C01-41APT0-T00A0-B0

MSRP $4,725

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto40mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto38h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto30m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto$4,725

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Rosa

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,725

$550

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