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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.1mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Oro
Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
L888.6
Beat Rate
4 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
29
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$4,100

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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 LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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