Christopher Ward

Bel Canto

Reference Number :

C01-41APT2-T00A0-VT

Series : Bel Canto

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Quick TakeThe Bel Canto isn't just a watch, it's a mechanical symphony on the wrist! Its warm Rosa dial shimmers like a fine vintage port, set off by the cool, modernist gleam of its titanium case. Imagine that classic Christopher Ward elegance turned up a notch: bold yet refined, with a hint of playful whimsy in the way the "singing bird" hammer dances before it strikes the hour chime. This isn't a watch for the faint of heart; it's for those who truly savor the audacity of fine watchmaking.

DescriptionThe Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto's FS01 chiming movement represents a bold reimagining of mechanical horology. This ingeniously adapted 'jumping hour' caliber is augmented by over 60 additional components, transforming its core functionality into an intricate striking mechanism. The chiming complication, known as 'Sonnerie au Passage' in traditional watchmaking circles, delivers a clear audible tone with each passing hour. A dedicated pusher at the 4 o'clock position offers the wearer the ability to silence this melodic feature discreetly, with a small red arrow – cleverly styled as a stylized songbird's beak – subtly indicating the chime's on/off status.

The watch's visual architecture is equally complex. Beneath the anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, the three-dimensional dial reveals a floating subdial showcasing the hour and minute hands. This floating element creates a sense of visual depth and showcases the openworked sections of the FS01 movement. Intricately finished bridges and springs frame the mirror-polished chiming gong, meticulously engineered to deliver a rich, resonant D-note chime.

GenderMen

SignaturesChristopher Ward

Country of OriginUnited Kingdom

Case Size41 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberFS01

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Chime

Power Reserve38 Hours

Case MaterialsTitanium

Bezel MaterialsTitanium

Lug MaterialsTitanium

Case BackSolid