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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsFarer GMT BEZEL

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
What people say

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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.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its enthusiastic color combinations, wearable dimensions, and impressive fit and finish for the price. Reviewers highlight its great utility with 200m water resistance, a vintage-charm bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. Some owners find the white dial's legibility lacking due to polished hands, and one noted the bezel does not glow, though the blue dial version features a lumed bezel. The GMT movement is described as a caller-style by one reviewer, and opinions on its overall value place it from luxury-rivaling to mid-tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its unique design and excellent value at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
GMT BEZEL38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42.25mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$1,325
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