Complications
ArmisT's initial impressions of the Christopher Ward Bel Canto highlight its unique hourly 'chirp' as a delightful conversation starter and a gateway to appreciating other mechanical alarm watches. This piece delves into the subtle yet profound impact of a chiming complication on daily life, exploring how such a feature can integrate into a collector's routine and even influence their watch-wearing habits.
So, in addition to my JLC Tribute to Polaris, this is my second alarm watch.
You become subconsciously conscious of the hourly chime. It helps to (sub)consciously 'keep track' of your day in a delightfully musical way. When switching to other timepieces in normal rotation, i find myself missing hearing the joyous hourly chime. Yet wearing TWO mechanical timepieces, one for normal rotation on left, and the C1 Bel Canto chimer on the right seems a bit.... mmmm.... excessive?.?.? I have done it for a few days, as i really do want to hear the glorious chime AND have a normal
1. Clean off the dust 2. Clean off the rest of the dust 3. Make sure all the hands show 4. Push the crown in 5. Check your arm for injuries 6. Focus
How is that light blue dial/color in person? That's the version I ordered 14 months ago now!
Different strap colors also work, but I haven’t decided on alternatives yet.
Like you, I have a hard time switching over to my other watches because I’ve gotten so used to the pleasant “ding” that often catches me off guard! Also this thing is super accurate. I set it so that it dings at about 15 seconds before the hour and it has been extremely consistent. I found an iPhone app that says it will beep on the hour. Will see how it compares to the natural, rich sound coming from the BC. Pic of the BC next to another funky watch:
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