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Christopher Ward C1 Bel CantovsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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C1 Bel Canto
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto
MSRP $4,725
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto40mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto38h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto30m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto$4,725
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Rosa
Black
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,725
$980

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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