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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsLongines CONQUEST

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
CONQUEST
LonginesCONQUEST
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
CONQUEST38mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
CONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
CONQUEST100m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
CONQUEST$2,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Oro
Silver
Indices
Roman numerals
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
L888.5
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
29
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$2,400

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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.

Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Conquest for its excellent finishing, versatile design, and strong value, with many finding it a comfortable and high-quality everyday watch. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet as a significant drawback impacting fit, and some note the lume could be stronger. One owner found the Longines Conquest underwhelming in person, while others compare its quality favorably to more expensive brands. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Conquest highly for its impressive finishing and overall value proposition, despite the bracelet fit issues.

From video reviewers

The Longines Conquest 38mm case size is praised for its balanced, versatile fit. The rubber strap's rattle is noted as a drawback. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition relative to its price point.

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