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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsPhoibos Apollo

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Apollo200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Oro
Blue
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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