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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $4,995
The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic48mm
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
The Twelve Midnight38h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
The Twelve Midnight100m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$4,995
The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
48mm
43.3mm
Thickness
13.2mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
23.3mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Azzurro
Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

2 specs
Jewels
29
26
Complications
Moonphase
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,995
$1,210

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic is noted for its laser-etched guilloché dial featuring Roman numerals and a blue handset, a departure from the original's sunray dial and applied indices, necessitating a more domed sapphire crystal. It presents a chiming complication with a visible hammer and gong, housed within a 41mm grade 5 titanium case that exhibits brushed and polished finishes. The watch is powered by the FS01 movement, a modified Sellita SW200-1 with a chiming module, and offers 30 meters of water resistance. Reviewers highlight the meticulous hand-finishing on the visible chiming mechanism. Overall, reviewers praise the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic for its intricate guilloché dial and the impressive chiming complication housed in a titanium case.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

Owners and reviewers widely praise Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight for its excellent value, with particular commendation for its case and bracelet finishing, dial texture, and lume. Some owners note the dial is silver rather than white, and a few find the bracelet links have sharp edges and the clasp lacks micro-adjustment. The watch is noted for its thin case, offering exceptional wrist comfort. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight highly for its impressive finishing and comfort at the price point.

From video reviewers

The black lacquer dial's quality and premium feel are consistently praised. Reviewers express reservations about the watch's value or execution. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's objective merits translate to personal appeal.

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