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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsCWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
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.

CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

The CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch is widely praised for its simple, clean, and classic look, with owners considering it a classy and comfortable field watch. Its 38mm tonneau case is seen by some as a cool retro piece representative of original MOD specifications, though others find this size too small for larger wrists. The watch is noted for keeping accurate time, with one owner reporting it as practical for everyday wear. It features a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Ronda 715 movement. A limitation mentioned is the fixed lugs, which restrict strap versatility. Overall, owners rate the CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch highly for its classic military-inspired aesthetic and reliable timekeeping at an affordable price.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18.5mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Oro
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$249
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