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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
13.2mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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