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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
26mm
Thickness
13.2mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
32.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Oro
Silver
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied indexes
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
L592.5
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
29
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$1,800

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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 FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

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