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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Vesterhav 3838mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Vesterhav 3840h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Vesterhav 38200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9019
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$4,599

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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