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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto ClassicvsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $4,995
Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Classic48mm
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Classic$4,995
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Azzurro
Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,995
$325

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

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