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Christopher Ward C1 Bel CantovsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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C1 Bel Canto
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto
MSRP $4,725
The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto40mm
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto38h
The Twelve Midnight38h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto30m
The Twelve Midnight100m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto$4,725
The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
40mm
43.3mm
Thickness
13mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
23.3mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Rosa
Black
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SW200
Jewels
29
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,725
$1,210

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto is praised for its three-dimensional, futuristic aesthetic and exposed chiming mechanism, with its design language compared to MB&F. Reviewers note the Cielo blue dial's transition from pale blue to grey and the hand-finished anglage on the sonnerie au passage complication's levers and hammers. The 41mm grade-5 titanium case is finished with fine brushing, and the movement is a Sellita SW200-1 base with an FS01 chiming module, offering a 38-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet stylistically mismatched with the classical dial of the C1 Bel Canto Classic. Overall, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto's striking design and intricate chiming complication as its primary appeal.

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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