Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic is the cheaper of the two at $5,340, against $31,200 for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a $25,860 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic wears larger at 40mm versus 28.7mm for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a 11.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 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 STGK003?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 carries a 50-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 STGK003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Grand Seiko STGK003 uses the 9S27.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsGrand Seiko STGK003

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 STGK003

stgk003j

MSRP $31,200

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm

STGK00328.7mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto Classic38h

STGK00350h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto Classic30m

STGK003100m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

STGK003$31,200

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

4 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

9S27

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,340

$31,200

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