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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
101m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Oro
PVD Vintage
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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