Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsIslander Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

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.

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 offers excellent value at $329 MSRP, featuring a handsome anthracite dial with applied indices, a sapphire crystal, and a quality 120-click unidirectional bezel. Owners highlight the NH34 movement and well-proportioned 40x48x20mm case. Overall, owners rate the Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 highly for its value and feature set at the price point.