Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic Verde 2025 [Preowned]

Overview 

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic is the sophisticated evolution of a horological phenomenon, designed to bring a traditional haute horlogerie aesthetic to the brand’s most celebrated complication. While the original Bel Canto shocked the industry by winning a GPHG award, this "Classic" iteration refines the formula. It retains the ultra-light 41mm Grade 5 titanium case but introduces a vintage-inspired box sapphire crystal and an elegant dial layout characterized by Roman numerals and a refined, no-lume handset. The result is a timepiece that feels less like a modern instrument and more like a classic mechanical sculpture.

The centerpiece of the "Classic" is the guilloché-finished dial plate, which provides a textured, luxurious backdrop to the intricate mechanics suspended above it. In this Verde edition, the deep, racing green hue—a color that became an instant icon in the original limited runs—is paired with the intricate shimmering patterns of the guilloché. The dial serves as a literal stage for the striking mechanism, featuring a bridge and hammer shaped like a songbird, creating a visual narrative that matches the watch's acoustic purpose.

At the core of the watch is the Calibre FS01, a masterwork of accessible engineering created by Technical Director Frank Stelzer. By integrating over 60 new components into a "jumping hour" base, the movement achieves a "Sonnerie au Passage" complication. This mechanism strikes a single, crystalline chime on the hour, every hour. To achieve its signature sound, the team tested over 80 hammer and spring combinations to ensure a resonance tuned specifically to the key of D. For moments when silence is preferred, a chime silencer is operated via a pusher at 4 o'clock, with a small red indicator (the bird’s "beak") signaling the watch's status.

Rounding out the package is the Bader bracelet, a refined three-link design that balances the watch's technical presence with exceptional everyday comfort. Despite its mechanical complexity and a level of finishing usually reserved for five-figure timepieces, the Bel Canto Classic stays true to Christopher Ward’s mission of transparency and value. It offers a genuine "grand complication" experience, merging aural beauty and traditional craftsmanship into a package that is as wearable as it is remarkable.

Specifications

Brand :	Christopher Ward
Model Name :	C1 Bel Canto Classic Verde
Reference :	C01-41APT3-T00V0
Material	Grade 5 Titanium Steel
Movement :	Sellita SW200 Calibre with FS01 Chiming Module, 38 hours  Power Reserve, Automatic
Case Diameter :	41mm
Bracelet / Strap :	Grade 5 Titanium Steel
Features :	Deep-stamped caseback with soundwave motif, Push-down crown with twin flags motif, Anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, Floating time display, On/Off pusher at 4 o’clock Red on/off indicator.

 

Condition

Preowned, Excellent Condition, Original Set with Box and Papers dated March 2025.
Bracelet is short of 3 links - fits up to 16.5 cm wrist.

Warranty

5 years original warranty from Manufacturer.