Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $4,995 for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic — a $4,816 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic wears larger at 48mm versus 42mm for the Helgray California (Refurbished) — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic runs a automatic caliber (SW200), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsHelgray California (Refurbished)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

C01-41APT3-T00B0-MB

MSRP $4,995

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto Classic48mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto Classic38h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto Classic30m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto Classic$4,995

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Azzurro

Black

Indices

Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW200

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,995

$179

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