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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsChristopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $4,995
The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic is noted for its laser-etched guilloché dial featuring Roman numerals and a blue handset, a departure from the original's sunray dial and applied indices, necessitating a more domed sapphire crystal. It presents a chiming complication with a visible hammer and gong, housed within a 41mm grade 5 titanium case that exhibits brushed and polished finishes. The watch is powered by the FS01 movement, a modified Sellita SW200-1 with a chiming module, and offers 30 meters of water resistance. Reviewers highlight the meticulous hand-finishing on the visible chiming mechanism. Overall, reviewers praise the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic for its intricate guilloché dial and the impressive chiming complication housed in a titanium case.

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) owners and reviewers highlight its high value, comfortable and lightweight titanium case, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some owners praise the finishing and textured dial, with one noting the sharpness of bracelet links is by design. However, a recurring point of criticism is the sharp edges on the bracelet links, with some also finding the inside surfaces of the clasp unfinished. One owner felt the dial appeared cheap for the price, while a reviewer desired more design originality in the dial and a micro-adjust system for the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its value and comfortable titanium build, despite some reservations about bracelet finishing and dial design originality.

From video reviewers

Titanium construction is a consensus strength. The bracelet's potential for rattle is a consensus weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the COSC certification justifies the price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic48mm
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$4,995
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
25mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Azzurro
Blue
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase
Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,995
$2,295
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