Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic is the cheaper of the two at $5,340, against $17,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGW306 — a $12,560 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic wears larger at 40mm versus 36.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW306 — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Grand Seiko SBGW306 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 Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Grand Seiko SBGW306 carries a 72-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 Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Grand Seiko SBGW306 runs a manual (9S64).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsGrand Seiko SBGW306

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

Grand Seiko SBGW306

sbgw306j

MSRP $17,900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm

SBGW30636.5mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto Classic38h

SBGW30672h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto Classic30m

SBGW306100m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

SBGW306$17,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Oro

Black

Indices

Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,340

$17,900

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