Underrated Watch Models Discussion
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Underrated Watch Models Discussion

By andrea~ · Nov 5, 2022 · 58 replies
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Andrea~ brings attention to the Christopher Ward Bel Canto, a timepiece that challenges perceptions of haute horology accessibility. This discussion explores how a watch under $4,000 can incorporate an hourly chime and avant-garde design, drawing comparisons to independent brands like MB&F. Andrea~'s post sparks a conversation about value, innovation, and brand recognition within the luxury watch community.

Cristopher Ward Bel Canto: a watch for less than 4k that chimes once every hour and with a forward looking design, similar to brands like MB&F. The base movement is sellita, which for the price is more than fair. It's not often that we see avant garde horology at this price point. The 41mm titanium case keeps this watch wearable and light.





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patrick_y
Nov 5, 2022

It's an unknown brand. Small production number. And they didn't do much PR in advance. Thus, much of the entire watch manufacturing, watch retail, and watch-journalism industry was caught somewhat off-guard. I reached out to the brand earlier requesting more information and inquiring about a press loan and am waiting to hear back. I'm definitely a fan of reasonably priced watches. And a lot of the pieces I review, I'm especially proud are somewhat accessible and affordable watches. I've only don

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andrea~
Nov 5, 2022

It's a truly impressive piece and it deserves to be in the spotlight

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patrick_y
Nov 5, 2022

Hopefully it's reliable. A lot of times these cool pieces aren't very reliable - even if the base movement is a reliable Sellita or ETA. I don't want to speculate with this one, as I haven't seen it yet. It's definitely very compelling!

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andrea~
Nov 5, 2022

Hopefully it is, I wouldn't mind owning one, but it has sold out already, maybe next time!

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andrea~
Nov 5, 2022

It's nice to see small brands at this level coming up with impressive designs

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Cpt Scarlet
Nov 5, 2022

I suspect the reason is that people have been trying to get one. The green version announced yesterday has also sold out.

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