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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Oro
Navy
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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