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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto LumièrevsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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C1 Bel Canto Lumière
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Lumière
MSRP $5,340
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière is praised for its luminous display, with reviewers highlighting the Super-LumiNova on the base dial, the Globolight ring on the smoked sapphire sub-dial, and Globolight tips on the hands, creating a significant glow at night. The Grade 5 titanium case is noted as lightweight and comfortable, especially with the well-designed clasp on the luminous strap. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière to be a luminous and comfortable watch, with its glowing features enhancing legibility and nighttime appeal.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Lumière48mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Lumière38h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Lumière30m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Lumière$5,340
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
48mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.65mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Neon
Black
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL / GL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
9S66
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$6,100
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