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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Oro
Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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