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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsSeiko Diamond Collection

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $525

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Diamond Collection32mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Diamond Collection40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Diamond Collection100m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Diamond Collection$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32mm
Thickness
13.2mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
6N32
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$525

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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.

Seiko Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial. Its 33.2mm case size, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and lightweight build are appreciated features contributing to comfortable wear. Some owners find the dial detail is best appreciated in direct sunlight. The gold plating on some models may show fading from desk work over time. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and comfortable, well-finished design at its price point.

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