The Titanium Field Guide

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic (Titanium) vs Grand Seiko Heritage "Shunbun"

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic (Titanium) and the Grand Seiko Heritage "Shunbun" are both titanium dress watches. This is a side-by-side of their case size, weight, titanium grade, movement, water resistance, and price, drawn from the verified specs in the Titanium Field Guide.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic (Titanium)Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic (Titanium)
Grand SeikoHeritage "Shunbun"
Price$5,440$7,200
Case diameter41.0 mm40.0 mm
Thickness13.2 mm12.8 mm
Lug-to-lug48 mm47 mm
Water resistance30 m100 m
Weight53 g102 g (w/ bracelet)
Titanium gradeGrade 5Proprietary High-Intensity Titanium
Surface treatmentNoneNone (alloy ~ harder than steel)
MovementAutomatic, passing chime (sonnerie au passage)Spring Drive (automatic)
Power reserve~38 h72 h
ComplicationsTime onlyDate, Power reserve
CrystalBox sapphire, AR coatedSapphire, AR coated
Bracelet / strapTitanium five-link bracelet (Grade 2) or strapHigh-Intensity Titanium
OriginUnited KingdomJapan
ConfidenceHighHigh

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