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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsSternglas Merion

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Merion200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Oro
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seiko TMI NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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