Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

At MSRP the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $5,340 for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic — a $4,790 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Praesidus Low W&t 38mm is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Praesidus Low W&t 38mm carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic run compared to the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsPraesidus Low W&t 38mm

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

C01-41APT3-T00A0-B0

MSRP $5,340

Praesidus Low W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG

MSRP $550

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm

Low W&t 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto Classic38h

Low W&t 38mm40h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto Classic30m

Low W&t 38mm100m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Low W&t 38mm$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Oro

Low W&T 38mm

Indices

Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,340

$550

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