Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $4,725 for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto — a $2,226 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi 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 Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto uses the SW200-1 and the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel CantovsZelos Starfighter ZircTi 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

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

starfighter-zircti-chronograph-meteorite-limited-edition

MSRP $2,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto40mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto38h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto30m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto$4,725

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Rosa

Meteorite LE

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,725

$2,499

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