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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsBrew Metric Lite

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $4,995
Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375
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.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic48mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$4,995
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Skeleton
Mechanical
Diameter
48mm
30mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
34mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Azzurro
Applied Index Markers
Indices
Roman numerals
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200
6T27
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
29
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,995
$375
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