Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Spinnaker Yellow Sponge?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Yellow Sponge is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $5,340 for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic — a $4,945 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Spinnaker Yellow Sponge?

The Spinnaker Yellow Sponge wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Spinnaker Yellow Sponge?

The Spinnaker Yellow Sponge is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Spinnaker Yellow Sponge?

The Spinnaker Yellow Sponge carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic run compared to the Spinnaker Yellow Sponge?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Spinnaker Yellow Sponge uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsSpinnaker Yellow Sponge

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

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

C01-41APT3-T00A0-B0

MSRP $5,340

Spinnaker Yellow Sponge

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MSRP $395

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm

Yellow Sponge43mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto Classic38h

Yellow Sponge40h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto Classic30m

Yellow Sponge150m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Yellow Sponge$395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Oro

Yellow Sponge

Indices

Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

SII NH35A

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,340

$395

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