I preordered one on the tan leather strap this morning. I've always respected what CW does but they have yet to make a watch that made my part with my money...until now. I was actually going to buy a different watch this weekend but this CW has now consumed those funds and I couldn't be more excited. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a watch, at any price. Well done CW, I hope you continue down this path of innovative and value driven design.
@@restaurant_watches funny! I committed to buy a ProPilot X 115 a few hours before CW's email came out the next morning. Hope they make another batch next year
@@rodsalvador3608 Well, your wish is their command - they're scheduling the newest builds in the next few weeks, hopefully ready for February! I would've loved that rich azure blue example in this vid but they've added 4 new colours instead. I've ordered the nero for a similar accentuation of design elements on the dark background, coupled with the titanium bracelet; although the cielo blue is gorgeous too. Fantastic value at only £3305. I absolutely love this watch.
Something you may not have known, since you mentioned it - the MeisterSinger Bell Hora was actually created by Christopher Ward! CW produces most of Meistersinger’s watches. In many ways, the Bell Hora was CW’s first basic attempt at a striking hour complication. The Bel Canto takes the concept and moves things around until it has a high horology appearance - an oversimplification of a highly complex and commendable effort from them. Love this piece, and I hope to pick up a cielo version soon
You make no allusion to the concept the dial-side part of this complication is modelled on a bird. On one end the hammer is the bird's tail and at the other end, the red 'on/off' indicator is its beak. Quite charming.
Amazing design and value. Understandable it sold out near instantly. I'm pretty sure we can expect them to further develop this and make at least another one in the future... Perhaps based on their own in-house movement, as you had said and are hoping for. Fully in-house. Hmm... Now if they did that and could also find a way to combine this with their moonglow basically, a moonphase version of this watch... Oh, snap!? That would be the shiehtz..in the best meaning of that phrase.
A great watch indeed. I am curious how the rest of the watch Media will react (of course w&w stays the reference!). If this complication was offered in a patek, AP, whatsoever even for 50k-100k+ the internet would explode. This ist a gamechanger for the price of a hand full of moonswatches. Cant wait to get mine.
This is really exiting watch, but as allways it's impossible to please everyone. To me the fun in mechanical watch is to see it's heartbeat, so exposed balance or secondhand would have been nice. Then it would've been nice if you could chime it on command, not like a repeater, that's way too compicated, but just once with a button. I really hope this gets popularity and CW will make this also in the future. They have carved a special place for them in the horological field.
This morning, I received an email notification about this watch. Very impressive. By the time I talk myself (& my wife) into getting this, I suspect they will all be gone.
Not for me but very cool indeed. Not sure if I like how it looks and I think it would have been better if the hands were more legible, but still interesting nonetheless.
I had an opportunity to see one in person. And knew instantly that I wanted one because of how beautiful it is in the flesh. The blue dial and finishing is outstanding, and of course the complication…wow! It is very balanced and wears extremely well on my 6.75” wrist…can’t wait to receive it!
As I've heard them explain it, Grade 5 Titanium is important to the quality of the chime sound. So if they do another colorway (which they probably will) it will also be in Titanium.
These are like sports versions of regular cars. Things like the Fiesta ST that makes no sense financially for the buyer or Ford but, got Ford mountains of positive press. It gets people to the company to buy other cheaper and/or more practical models.
The standard grade sw-200 used under the module is a bit underwhelming tbh, but interesting watch. I own two Christopher Ward watches, one with their SH21 movement, and they are very nice, still I wouldn’t spend 4k on one of their pieces.
I'm obviously living in a much different world. I came into this thinking affordable would mean maybe around $200. Certainly didn't expect $3000 to be considered affordable.
I own five Christopher Ward watches, the first purchased well over a decade ago and the most recent only a few months back. Obviously, I'm a fan. And the technical achievement of the C1 Bel Canto can't be denied. Having said that, however, I have to admit that it looks like a grinning cyclops. And once I saw that, I couldn't unsee it. In short, the looks are (imo) simply hideous. As usual I wish CW the best with their latest product but I won't be a customer for this particular watch.
Good idea, not for me though. Firstly there is no moving indicator that the watch is running (like at least part of the balance visible), secondly the base movement already has a short power reserve. Adding this complicated module that draws more power than usually will shorten it even more. I get the cost cutting, yet in the end I would pay a bit more to have these issues addressed
There's no seconds hand because it would crowd the smaller dial. Also, a sapphire glass back would absorb the chime sound and dampen it. It had to be titanium to allow the chime to vibrate.
Idc about case back but small seconds is a must for me. Need to know the watch is running. Breguet has small seconds on 7097 or at least show the balance wheel spinning. Regardless great piece by CW respect the innovation and unique design
Long time fan of Christopher Ward. I own five CW watches, the oldest of which (a C8 pilot watch) is about 12 years old, never serviced, and accurate to within 1-2 seconds every 24 hours. The four other CW timepieces I own are similarly accurate and valued. Unfortunately, while I admire the ingenuity of the C1 Bel Canto design, I can't avoid the impression that it looks like a grinning cyclops. To me, at least, it's among the ugliest watches I[ve ever seen.
I dig how CW is making complications like the minute repeater more accessible for the regular guys like myself that have more modest budgets for luxury items such as wristwatches, but with that said, this watch doesn’t appeal to me one bit. It’s a but ugly if I’m being completely honest.
If these types of complications cost so much to design and manufacture then how does CW do this at an accessible price point? What's being sacrificed? I see just a much marketing and advertising behind this watch as any other watch.
Retail markup. As someone who's worked in the business for a while, retailers usually require somewhere around a 50% markup margin for their services. CHWard doesn't need to do that. Also their whole focus is quality, affordable watches - not as much marketing spend on sports games, celebrity sponsorships, etc. Worth noting is that their mechanism is significantly less complex than Minute Repeater, but certainly much MUCH more value than other $300k Minute Repeater watches.
Nice mechanism, but the case is bland and the bracelet is basic heavy look not classy. Its ok but the price is now competing with some heavyweights so not so attractive.
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I preordered one on the tan leather strap this morning. I've always respected what CW does but they have yet to make a watch that made my part with my money...until now. I was actually going to buy a different watch this weekend but this CW has now consumed those funds and I couldn't be more excited. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a watch, at any price. Well done CW, I hope you continue down this path of innovative and value driven design.
Same! I was headed to Borsheim's to pick up the Oris Holstein 2022 World Timer and ordered the green dial instead.
@@restaurant_watches funny! I committed to buy a ProPilot X 115 a few hours before CW's email came out the next morning. Hope they make another batch next year
where did you pruchase I cant find any in stock
@@rodsalvador3608 Well, your wish is their command - they're scheduling the newest builds in the next few weeks, hopefully ready for February!
I would've loved that rich azure blue example in this vid but they've added 4 new colours instead. I've ordered the nero for a similar accentuation of design elements on the dark background, coupled with the titanium bracelet; although the cielo blue is gorgeous too. Fantastic value at only £3305. I absolutely love this watch.
Something you may not have known, since you mentioned it - the MeisterSinger Bell Hora was actually created by Christopher Ward! CW produces most of Meistersinger’s watches. In many ways, the Bell Hora was CW’s first basic attempt at a striking hour complication. The Bel Canto takes the concept and moves things around until it has a high horology appearance - an oversimplification of a highly complex and commendable effort from them. Love this piece, and I hope to pick up a cielo version soon
And not one mention that the chiming complication is in the shape of a bird, with the red pointer being the beak.
Wow - can’t un see it now
Yeah, didn't see that until now either, and now I will forever see the bird!
Yeah saw it too.
Guess it flew over everyone’s head
Literally the first thing I noticed about this specimen.
A strikingly beautiful watch. Congratulations to Christopher Ward on an amazing achievement! 👏
💯
I really commend CW for doing this. Its great to see the brand do something so excitingly different and taking a chance. Bravo!
Thank you for the great review of the Bel Canto, Zach!
Already sold out, well done Mike and the team at Christopher Ward 👏
A cracking watch, I registered interest in case you guys make more, fingers crossed!
I am a BIG fan of what CW is doing!
Wow what a wonderfully delightful timepiece!
You make no allusion to the concept the dial-side part of this complication is modelled on a bird.
On one end the hammer is the bird's tail and at the other end, the red 'on/off' indicator is its beak. Quite charming.
CW fan here, so am super stoked to see them pushing hard
Amazing design and value. Understandable it sold out near instantly. I'm pretty sure we can expect them to further develop this and make at least another one in the future... Perhaps based on their own in-house movement, as you had said and are hoping for. Fully in-house.
Hmm... Now if they did that and could also find a way to combine this with their moonglow basically, a moonphase version of this watch... Oh, snap!? That would be the shiehtz..in the best meaning of that phrase.
3:50 to hear the chime. u got to listen closely as its quite subtle
Nice! Aesthetically pleasing, and I like the no logo approach.
Bravo CW & W&W for the review
I pre-ordered one with nero dial today. Thanks for your excellent review.
A great watch indeed. I am curious how the rest of the watch Media will react (of course w&w stays the reference!). If this complication was offered in a patek, AP, whatsoever even for 50k-100k+ the internet would explode. This ist a gamechanger for the price of a hand full of moonswatches. Cant wait to get mine.
This is really exiting watch, but as allways it's impossible to please everyone. To me the fun in mechanical watch is to see it's heartbeat, so exposed balance or secondhand would have been nice.
Then it would've been nice if you could chime it on command, not like a repeater, that's way too compicated, but just once with a button.
I really hope this gets popularity and CW will make this also in the future. They have carved a special place for them in the horological field.
Darn, I guess I'll have to find this on the secondary. Great stuff CW is doing
One of my biggest pet peeves is when I see a watch review where they don’t put the watch on their wrist. That’s the money shot baby!
This morning, I received an email notification about this watch. Very impressive. By the time I talk myself (& my wife) into getting this, I suspect they will all be gone.
It’s gone 😢hope you get yours
@@luichunghang Yep, already creeping up to 10k on gray market.
most watch fans are drooling over this right now!
Beautiful piece of art.
Thank you 🙂
What an amazing piece for that price!!
Absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing. Would love to see one in person someday!
Great job Zak!
Not for me but very cool indeed. Not sure if I like how it looks and I think it would have been better if the hands were more legible, but still interesting nonetheless.
I ordered mine as soon as I saw it!
Had to go to CW's own TH-cam channel to hear the chime.
Man this is so well presented, nice one!
I like the aesthetics, would like to see one in the metal! Thanks Zach for another great film, er video, blog?
thanks!
I had an opportunity to see one in person. And knew instantly that I wanted one because of how beautiful it is in the flesh. The blue dial and finishing is outstanding, and of course the complication…wow! It is very balanced and wears extremely well on my 6.75” wrist…can’t wait to receive it!
As I've heard them explain it, Grade 5 Titanium is important to the quality of the chime sound. So if they do another colorway (which they probably will) it will also be in Titanium.
love it - bought it!.. But surely better on the blue leather than the bracelet?
The bracelet looks really weird.
These are like sports versions of regular cars. Things like the Fiesta ST that makes no sense financially for the buyer or Ford but, got Ford mountains of positive press. It gets people to the company to buy other cheaper and/or more practical models.
Christopher Ward is hitting it out of the park. Thank you for the review.
I want to get it but the waiting time is too much :(
Christopher Ward made the MeisterSinger Bell Hora so that makes sense
Amazing watch! Can’t wait to get this one day… one day.
Amazing Watch. AMAZING Price. Like you - waiting for CW movement… and important to me, more water resistance.
The standard grade sw-200 used under the module is a bit underwhelming tbh, but interesting watch. I own two Christopher Ward watches, one with their SH21 movement, and they are very nice, still I wouldn’t spend 4k on one of their pieces.
I didn’t hear a thing but then again I’m half deaf lol. nice watch.
This is a game changer.
Sold out within the day!
The hour and minute hands shld hv been red for readibility and it would hv been so much better
Thanks enjoyed a lot
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Great video brother !
Appreciate it!
This watch is just stunning 🤩🏁🤵🏻♂️
4 more colours now. Not sure if limited or not though.
I'd love to wear one
So cool!
Looks so much like a Chronoswiss I thought it was one.
Mind blown
I'm obviously living in a much different world. I came into this thinking affordable would mean maybe around $200. Certainly didn't expect $3000 to be considered affordable.
I own five Christopher Ward watches, the first purchased well over a decade ago and the most recent only a few months back. Obviously, I'm a fan. And the technical achievement of the C1 Bel Canto can't be denied. Having said that, however, I have to admit that it looks like a grinning cyclops. And once I saw that, I couldn't unsee it. In short, the looks are (imo) simply hideous.
As usual I wish CW the best with their latest product but I won't be a customer for this particular watch.
Brilliant 🤩
Good idea, not for me though. Firstly there is no moving indicator that the watch is running (like at least part of the balance visible), secondly the base movement already has a short power reserve. Adding this complicated module that draws more power than usually will shorten it even more. I get the cost cutting, yet in the end I would pay a bit more to have these issues addressed
Mega cool!
What. The. Hell. The 300 pieces have been sold out :(
No see-through-back and no seconds-hand??? why? how do you even know the engine is on and not unwind???
There's no seconds hand because it would crowd the smaller dial. Also, a sapphire glass back would absorb the chime sound and dampen it. It had to be titanium to allow the chime to vibrate.
Amit, it's hard to say without knowing about the module but the sub second energy may be being used to drive the striker?
Idc about case back but small seconds is a must for me. Need to know the watch is running. Breguet has small seconds on 7097 or at least show the balance wheel spinning. Regardless great piece by CW respect the innovation and unique design
The way people are going on I was expecting it to chime the hours and not just a single ding
There goes some of my pension!
Not gonna lie I’d sell my black bay for one of these if it wasn’t limited, so fun
Already sold out?!? 😲
Would be nice to have better legibility for being so small
i did not herd it chiming???
Today I learned, I am deaf
SH 21 is too big for that case so they used sellita movement.
Kind of. It’s a new movement with 200 extra components built on top of the Selitta SW200 base
Much better if you could show the actual movement of the watch
Rest in the good news 💐🌑👍 Okay bye
Long time fan of Christopher Ward. I own five CW watches, the oldest of which (a C8 pilot watch) is about 12 years old, never serviced, and accurate to within 1-2 seconds every 24 hours. The four other CW timepieces I own are similarly accurate and valued.
Unfortunately, while I admire the ingenuity of the C1 Bel Canto design, I can't avoid the impression that it looks like a grinning cyclops. To me, at least, it's among the ugliest watches I[ve ever seen.
Unfortunately they no longer make this version in Blue.😐
I dig how CW is making complications like the minute repeater more accessible for the regular guys like myself that have more modest budgets for luxury items such as wristwatches, but with that said, this watch doesn’t appeal to me one bit. It’s a but ugly if I’m being completely honest.
There are very many watches with this from yesteryear in cheaper watches.
I couldn't hear the chime at all
Try with headphones, it's definitely audible. Thanks for watching!
The SH21 would make it too chunky.
If these types of complications cost so much to design and manufacture then how does CW do this at an accessible price point? What's being sacrificed? I see just a much marketing and advertising behind this watch as any other watch.
This isn’t a minute repeater.
Retail markup. As someone who's worked in the business for a while, retailers usually require somewhere around a 50% markup margin for their services. CHWard doesn't need to do that. Also their whole focus is quality, affordable watches - not as much marketing spend on sports games, celebrity sponsorships, etc. Worth noting is that their mechanism is significantly less complex than Minute Repeater, but certainly much MUCH more value than other $300k Minute Repeater watches.
A centrifugal governor for one. It's a big difference.
They already sold out!!
Amazing Watch made in 🇨🇳
O dear! We do not hear anything. 😂😂
Nice mechanism, but the case is bland and the bracelet is basic heavy look not classy. Its ok but the price is now competing with some heavyweights so not so attractive.
Watch snobs jumping ship
They make purple and pink. WTF
Too rich for my blood
to bad you cant buy it. prepare to pay 20k
They will batch this. Bet!
In what world is $4000 "the most affordable"???????
Unnecessarily long clasp...
Great watches, terrible logos.
Ugly watch
Really?
I must be the only person who doesn't get it. The most pointless complication ever.
Legibility is terrible. What a shame that is
Made in China!