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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsSeiko Alpinist

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Oro
Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
6R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
29
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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