One of the biggest watch stories last year, other than the MoonSwatch, was Christopher Ward launching the C1 Bel Canto in November. This elegant mechanical watch features a hammer that chimes ...

We're big fans of British watchmaker Christopher Ward, and it looks like other horologists are too, as the company's latest timepiece has sold out in under 24 hours. Called the C1 Bel Canto ...

Christopher Ward has unveiled the C1 Bel Canto Classic, a luxurious evolution of its celebrated chiming timepiece. Launched today, the Bel Canto Classic captures the elegance of traditional horology ...

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It may come as some surprise, then, that I've never been hands on with a Christopher Ward Bel Canto. Aside from a two minute play at the British Watchmaker's Day earlier this year, my experience ...