Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto - Like a MB&F?

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Jmaster

I signed up for their email list but didn’t receive an email from them. I suggest you guys are the lucky ones…

Thanks, yet now comes the waiting... expected delivery is between June to December 2023.

[Armis]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Just placed an order for the Cielo on the strap. I probably add the bracelet. Love the color options this round.

I was wavering between the light blue vs. purple. Even though I liked the green, I had made my pledge that I will wait for a purple (which seems to be the next color du jour after green). I liked it on the black strap, thinking the purple on purple is a bit much, but may add that later since Steven is doing it.

[Armis]

Originally Posted by Jmaster

I signed up for their email list but didn’t receive an email from them. I suggest you guys are the lucky ones…

Note that the email said that these will later also be offered for general orders, so they aren’t limited editions like the others. But I still think you should have received the email if you signed up. Check the junk/spam folder perhaps.

[dchang81]

I like that I was able to order one but generally not a big fan when an LE turns into a production watch. Wonder if the email went to those who clicked the waitlist link rather than the general mailing list link.

[RolexSimon]

I just put in my deposit for a salmon dial with titanium bracelet. I specifically contacted CW to express my interest in Bel Canto and got a response about the pending new releases. I suspect if you never got that email on 13th December you weren't on the specific "Bel Canto EOI" email list.

[sgrossma]

It’s rose, not salmon, btw.
Anyone considering simple black dial?

[Madman37]

As the email says this will be on general sale eventually i could wait for it to go cheaper second hand

[Allanmodel]

Just place an order on the purple~~

[Armis]

Originally Posted by dchang81

I like that I was able to order one but generally not a big fan when an LE turns into a production watch. Wonder if the email went to those who clicked the waitlist link rather than the general mailing list link.

Actually you are correct. It was the waitlist signup previously that triggered this latest email, as opposed to general email list. And your point is well taken about LE releases. But they did do two previous limited releases, and at least this time they didn’t release the same colors.

[RolexSimon]

Originally Posted by sgrossma

It’s rose, not salmon, btw.
Anyone considering simple black dial?

You can call it whatever you want - my roses don't look like that colour :-)

[Phrank]

Got the email, was a tough call, but went with Cielo Colour and Camel Vacona Leather.

Contemplated the black dial, purple was nice, came down to Salmon or the Blue, went with my gut, should be lots of strap options to look at with that dial colour.

Behold!

[Madman37]

Originally Posted by Phrank

Got the email, was a tough call, but went with Cielo Colour and Camel Vacona Leather.

Contemplated the black dial, purple was nice, came down to Salmon or the Blue, went with my gut, should be lots of strap options to look at with that dial colour.

Behold!

Lovley because i have very dark skin i was going to go for same dial
but blue strap i have to many black dial watches and don’t like purple

[Phrank]

Originally Posted by Madman37

Lovley because i have very dark skin i was going to go for same dial
but blue strap i have to many black dial watches and don’t like purple

Yup, too many black dial watches sealed the deal for me as far as taking black dial out of the equation.

I figure there will be tons of great strap options for this watch, already looking at some of the bespoke makers.

Very excited for this piece, the thought of a beautiful chime every hour is enchanting, the wait and anticipation is going to be wonderful!

Congratulations on yours as well.....

edited to add: Just watched the video from Watchfinder, and until mentioned, didn't notice as he points out - no "branding" on the dial, only the logo on the crown, so the watch face itself is pristine and clean, and that's Bel Canto i.e, "sounds good" :-)

[albertf]

Would the +/- 20sec/day bother anyone? I placed the deposit because i like the design and am unlikely to pay big money for another chiming type complications in the future

Figure I have a few months to decide if I want to cancel the deposit anyways.

[Il-Re]

Originally Posted by albertf

Would the +/- 20sec/day bother anyone? I placed the deposit because i like the design and am unlikely to pay big money for another chiming type complications in the future

Figure I have a few months to decide if I want to cancel the deposit anyways.

Is that what we can expect for accuracy? That’s a bit disappointing along with the low power reserve.

[Armis]

Originally Posted by Phrank

Got the email, was a tough call, but went with Cielo Colour and Camel Vacona Leather.

Contemplated the black dial, purple was nice, came down to Salmon or the Blue, went with my gut, should be lots of strap options to look at with that dial colour.

Behold!

I was also strongly contemplating the Cielo, before going purple. But this picture and points about strap options has me questioning my decision

[Sjmoore11]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Huge thanks for the heads up. Was away from email and... ordered the purple with bracelet, and will add their purple strap option during the final payment :)

Congratulations!
By placing a deposit you have successfully secured your Bel Canto.

We will be scheduling the build of your watch in the next few weeks and
will be in touch towards the end of January with the estimated delivery date.


THANKS Albert F and of course to Christopher Ward

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Exactly this for me. Titanium bracelet on purple and likely to add purple strap later!

I think metal is a bit odd for a watch like this…but I really like Christopher Ward bracelets so couldn’t resist.

Can’t wait.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by albertf

Would the +/- 20sec/day bother anyone?

Depending on how she is after a week or two on the wrist, i may re-regulate it. Easy to do and 'free' too

[HogwldFLTR]

I can't believe that I'm such a sucker. I just bought a light blue one on a Ti bracelet. I've been fighting this since they were first released.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I can't believe that I'm such a sucker. I just bought a light blue one on a Ti bracelet. I've been fighting this since they were first released.

Did another email go out?

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by -dustin

Did another email go out?

Yesterday, I got one.

[INC]

They told, the link will work till 20:00 GMT. So who is interested, hurry up for the baby MB&F :)

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by INC

They told, the link will work till 20:00 GMT. So who is interested, hurry up for the baby MB&F :)

Link is below.

https://www.christopherward.com/int/bel-canto-watches

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Link is below.

https://www.christopherward.com/int/bel-canto-watches

Apparently sold out again!!!

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Link is below.

https://www.christopherward.com/int/bel-canto-watches

Link wasn't working for me yesterday. Today it pulls up a "Nero" variant. Sold out. Damnit.

[sgrossma]

I ordered one during the presale, but ultimately ended up canceling. First I couldn't decide on color. I could see the case for each, but I wasn't totally in love with any of them. Obviously a cool watch, but I realized I would probably never wear it. Oh well!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by -dustin

Link wasn't working for me yesterday. Today it pulls up a "Nero" variant. Sold out. Damnit.

It was working when I posted it; must've gone quickly.

[Armis]

Originally Posted by sgrossma

I ordered one during the presale, but ultimately ended up canceling. First I couldn't decide on color. I could see the case for each, but I wasn't totally in love with any of them. Obviously a cool watch, but I realized I would probably never wear it. Oh well!

Was it simply a matter of color, or you decided you wouldn’t wear it based on design/function compared to your other watches?
You do highlight a good point for me at least, which is to ask if I’ll actually wear it enough to justify the cost, even if modest.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by Armis

Was it simply a matter of color, or you decided you wouldn’t wear it based on design/function compared to your other watches?
You do highlight a good point for me at least, which is to ask if I’ll actually wear it enough to justify the cost, even if modest.

Have to say I’m very impressed with mine, arrived 23rd and I wore it solely over Christmas and New Year - great piece and punches much higher than it’s price point suggests.

[sgrossma]

Originally Posted by Armis

Was it simply a matter of color, or you decided you wouldn’t wear it based on design/function compared to your other watches?
You do highlight a good point for me at least, which is to ask if I’ll actually wear it enough to justify the cost, even if modest.

It’s cool; it unique. And yes it’s a great value for the money. But the macros they keep posting don’t do the watch any favors. I don’t love the colors. But I’m also not sure what color I’d even want it in.
I’d wear it once and it might look cool in the box, but just don’t see myself wearing it (probably within the context of my greater collection).

But that’s solely my opinion!