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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
29
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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