Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $4,995 for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic — a $4,445 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic wears larger at 48mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m 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 Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph 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 Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic runs a automatic caliber (SW200), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto Classic48mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto Classic38h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto Classic30m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto Classic$4,995

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Azzurro

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Indices

Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW200

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,995

$550

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