LuxuryWatchesThe Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto is back – and looking better than everThis chiming timepiece is back – and at less than £3,000 it is a bargainWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
LuxuryWatchesThe Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto is back – and looking better than everThis chiming timepiece is back – and at less than £3,000 it is a bargainWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
This chiming timepiece is back – and at less than £3,000 it is a bargain
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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When it comes to affordable watches,Christopher Wardare one of the most well respected names in the game. Offering everything from simple three-hand dive watches to stunning moonphase models, the Christopher Ward brand has gone from strength to strength.
The crowning glory, though, is theChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto. Released in November last year, the Bel Canto represented the brands' take on aSonnerie Au Passagecomplication – that’s a chiming watch to you or I. Back then, the Bel Canto was limited to just 300 pieces, and those 300 sold out pretty much instantly.
Now, the model is back in a range of new colours. You’ll need to pay £1,000 to secure one, and, crucially, these models arenot a limited edition. You can head over to theChristopher Ward websiteto put a deposit on one of the new Bel Canto models, which are expected for the end of October 2023.
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The new models come in four colours: Nero (black), Cielo (light blue), Viola (purple) and Rosa (salmon). Each can be paired with a titanium bracelet, or a choice of two Vacona leather straps, with one matching the dial and the other complementing it. My personal favourite is the Viola on the purple strap – it’s a perfectly measured take on a truly outlandish watch.
The case is made from grade five titanium and is 41mm across. A lug-to-lug width of 48mm should make this a comfortable wear for most people, and a 13mm case height will ensure it can slip under all but the tightest of cuffs.
Let’s be honest though – you aren’t buying a purple watch with a built-in chiming hour indicator to have it sit discreetly beneath a dress cuff. These are loud – visually, and audibly – and will suit those looking to make an impact. You definitely could get away with it in a formal capacity, but it would be far more at home in a more casual, playful setting.
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Perhaps the sweetest bit of all is the price. Models on the strap will set you back £2,995 while opting for the bracelet will cost £3,305.
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