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Astor + Banks ChronovsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
Chrono$575
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$5,340

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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