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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsZelos Great White 43

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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