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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsZelos Nova 37

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
13.2mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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