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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto LumièrevsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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C1 Bel Canto Lumière
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Lumière
MSRP $5,340
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Bel Canto Lumière48mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
C1 Bel Canto Lumière38h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
C1 Bel Canto Lumière30m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
C1 Bel Canto Lumière$5,340
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
13.65mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Neon
Green
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL / GL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,340
$935

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière is praised for its luminous display, with reviewers highlighting the Super-LumiNova on the base dial, the Globolight ring on the smoked sapphire sub-dial, and Globolight tips on the hands, creating a significant glow at night. The Grade 5 titanium case is noted as lightweight and comfortable, especially with the well-designed clasp on the luminous strap. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière to be a luminous and comfortable watch, with its glowing features enhancing legibility and nighttime appeal.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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