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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.3mm
Thickness
13.2mm
8.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Oro
Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
43 hoursh
Jewels
29
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$3,700

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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