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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsRZE Aspirare

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
53mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Oro
White
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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