Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $5,340 for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic — a $5,040 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m 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 Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic 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 Hemel HD24 Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38A.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsHemel HD24 Automatic

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

Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm

HD24 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto Classic38h

HD24 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto Classic30m

HD24 Automatic200m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

HD24 Automatic$300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Oro

Gallant USAF Edition

Indices

Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seiko NH38A

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,340

$300

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