Christopher Ward - C1 Bel Canto

British brand Christopher Ward released the new C1 Bel Canto, their first chiming watch. Price from €3,895

British brand Christopher Ward released the new C1 Bel Canto, their first chiming watch.

Characterised by a striking look, this model features a ‘Sonnerie au Passage’ complication which makes a "hammer" strike an audible and melodious note to mark the hour.

Measuring 41 mm x 13 mm, the Grade 5 titanium case improves the resonance and tone of the chime while ensuring extreme lightness. Water resistance is guaranteed up to a pressure of 3 ATM (30 metres / 100 feet).

The striking mechanism is brought to the dial side, so the wearer can watch it in action. 

The C1 Bel Canto can be left in the “on” position to ring on each hour, or set to “off” from the same button at the 4 o’clock position. Ringing status is indicated by a small red arrow adjacent to the button. With the hours and minutes dial contained at 12 o’clock, the entire mechanical ballet is on view at all times.

The blue platine plate behind the rhodium plated mechanical elements features an eye-catching sunray finish. The hour markers and the hours and minutes hands are filled with Super-LumiNova for enhanced readability in darker environments.

Using an automatic Sellita SW200-1 as the base movement, the FS01 Calibre required the creation of 50 new components. Protected by a solid case back, it beats at a frequency of 4 Hz ( 28,800 vibrations per hour) with a power reserve of 38 hours.

Limited to only 300 pieces in Azzurro blue, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto has a retail price of Euro 3,895 / US$3,595 if matched to a leather strap or Euro 4,295 / US$3,975 on a titanium bracelet. christopherward.com