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Christopher Ward C1 Bel CantovsFarer GMT BEZEL

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C1 Bel Canto
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto
MSRP $4,725
GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
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.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its enthusiastic color combinations, wearable dimensions, and impressive fit and finish for the price. Reviewers highlight its great utility with 200m water resistance, a vintage-charm bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. Some owners find the white dial's legibility lacking due to polished hands, and one noted the bezel does not glow, though the blue dial version features a lumed bezel. The GMT movement is described as a caller-style by one reviewer, and opinions on its overall value place it from luxury-rivaling to mid-tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its unique design and excellent value at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto40mm
GMT BEZEL38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto38h
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto30m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto$4,725
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42.25mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Rosa
Cream
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,725
$1,325
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