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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsSpinnaker Croft

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Croft150m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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