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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsCIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Oro
Super Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
CD-06
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$3,299

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What people say

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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.

CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is noted for its striking, luxe design and unique materials, featuring a mirror-polished black agate case and a "Super Black" dial with a dragon-shaped tourbillon cage. Owners highlight the golden dragon's steady rotation and the way the black dial makes diamond hands and the tourbillon stand out. However, reviewers point out uneven gem-setting and a limited 30-meter water resistance. Some community members note inconsistent brand lettering quality and find the case design comparable to an Apple Watch. The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is a compelling conversation piece, with owners valuing its unique aesthetic and the tourbillon's visual appeal despite some finishing inconsistencies.

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