SOLD WH1137 C1 Bel Canto Classic Oro Bracelet and strap (05/2025)
SOLD WH1137 C1 Bel Canto Classic Oro Bracelet and strap (05/2025)
Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic (V2)
Introduction
I’ve followed CW for many years now and have watched many new releases. None has had the reception of the all new Limited Edition C1 Bel Canto which sold all 300 pieces in a matter of hours - pretty impressive stuff for a watch priced near the top end of the CW scale! I suspect even CW were caught a little by surprise because they hastily released the green version the next day. That too, sold out in a matter of hours on pre-orders!
So what is the Bel Canto? The short answer is it’s a Titanium-cased special which chimes on the hour - a pretty unusual feature for a mechanical watch, I’m sure you’ll agree. The chime is switched on and off with a simple press of the button on the bottom right.
It was released to great acclaim and won the Petite Aiguille Category of The Grand Prix D’horlogerie De Genève (GPHG) - a truly prestigious award.
CW followed it up with a v2 - Introduced in October 2024, the C1 Bel Canto Classic develops and redefines the original Bel Canto concept, while retaining many key characteristics. A laser-etched guilloché platine combines with Roman numeral indices on the time-telling dial, redesigned unlumed hands, and an updated case allowing for a larger box sapphire crystal.
Platine colours are: Oro (gold), Argento (silver), Azzurro (blue) and Verde (green). New leather strap colours are introduced, along with a redesigned Bader deployant clasp which allows for a more comfortable fit.
Condition and warranty
It’s a one owner watch that is in great condition. It comes with box, manual, warranty booklet and card, polishing cloth. It comes with on the titanium bracelet that is in great condition as well as an extra dragonfly blue rubber strap with correct ti buckle.
It has the CW warranty valid to May 2030.
Timekeeping is showing pretty respectable time as shown on the timegrapher.
Specifications
Case size: 41mm
Lug width: 22mm
Height: 13.2mm
Waterproof: 30m
Movement: Modified Sellita SW200
Shipping
There is a surcharge of £50 shipping on this watch due to the cost of insurance
User Manual
A PDF of the user book is available on the Christopher Ward website here: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw96c7f7f3/pdfs/Dress/c1-bel-canto.pdf
Final note
The first photo is a library shot, the rest all show the actual watch and package.