Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière or the Signum Cuda?

At MSRP the Signum Cuda is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $5,340 for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière — a $4,841 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière or the Signum Cuda?

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière wears larger at 48mm versus 42.5mm for the Signum Cuda — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière or the Signum Cuda?

The Signum Cuda is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière run compared to the Signum Cuda?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière uses the SW200 and the Signum Cuda uses the Miyota 9015.

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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto LumièrevsSignum Cuda

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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière

C01-41APT4-T00V0-B0

MSRP $5,340

Signum Cuda

signum-cuda-bronze-cathedral

MSRP $499

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C1 Bel Canto Lumière48mm

Cuda42.5mm

Power Reserve

C1 Bel Canto Lumière38h

Cuda—

Water Resistance

C1 Bel Canto Lumière30m

Cuda200m

MSRP

C1 Bel Canto Lumière$5,340

Cuda$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Neon

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Lume

SLN C1 X1 BL / GL

SuperLuminova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

Miyota 9015

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

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Jewels

Complications

Moonphase

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,340

$499

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