Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic is the cheaper of the two at $5,340, against $30,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGW262 — a $24,660 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW262 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Grand Seiko SBGW262 carries a 72-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 Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Grand Seiko SBGW262 runs a manual (9S64).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsGrand Seiko SBGW262

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

Grand Seiko SBGW262

sbgw262j

MSRP $30,000

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm

SBGW26239mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto Classic38h

SBGW26272h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto Classic30m

SBGW26230m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

SBGW262$30,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Oro

Black

Indices

Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,340

$30,000

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