Loving the new trend of avant garde design coming out at reasonable prices. I was lucky enough to get an invite for the Mad 1 earlier this year, and have now ordered the Viola Bel Canto for 2023.
Just found your channel and love it! This is the best review of the Bel Canto I’ve seen because you actually own it. Just yesterday I preordered a C1 in Cielo as part of their new release. I never thought I’d want next October to come so quickly. Keep up the great work and you should have many more subscribers!!
Hey there and thanks for watching, glad you liked the review. Love owning it and wearing it! As for the subs, yeah...I tend to do longer vids, go into detail, and then also half of my stuff is on the watchmaking side. Apparently many "watch people" prefer outrageous titles, drama, dealers, and a couple other characteristics. I try to make content for enthusiasts.
By far the best review of the C1 Bel Canto that I have seen so far. You just earned a new subscriber. I also love the macro shots... didn't expect the finishing on the bridges to be that good. I can't wait for my Bel Canto to arrive, made the deposit a few days ago.
Greetings from the CW Forum, Brian. Now THAT is exactly how an enthusiast wants to see a watch like this discussed. Bravo. Landmark of a watch. With the benefit of hindsight, how did CW not know they had created a piece that would rock the industry? When does a rock star know 'yeah, this will be a world-wide Number One?' At least now they have a serial release, so for those of us who missed the LE window, a piece of horological history can be had, even if it might take a while.
Hey there. Thank you for watching and for the kind words about my review approach. I think they had a sense it might, or at least the hope it would be successful, but then again you just don't know for sure until you put it out there, at least that's how it was expressed to me. And yes, even as an owner of one of the LE colors, I'm glad it's going more general production in other colors. CW has the philosophy of making this sort of horology accessible to enthusiasts, so it's all good.
Do you think the Bell Canto will be of a general production and go down in price on the grey market or do you think they will produce in unofficial numbers and stop the production like the c9 moonphase?
@@mberger5798 My expectation is that the Bel Canto becomes a model and much like any model release it runs its course over whatever time frame makes sense. For now CW is taking orders for 4 new colours available to those who expressed interest and that is probably thousands of pieces but over the next year or so. Going onto the website for general orders (new colours?) will happen but maybe CW doesn't even know when yet. That may well be about supplier limits as much as anything. The scale is quite different that was originally imagined.
It’s really confusing tho, those limited editions doesn’t make a sense either if they decide to release more of these watches but in different colours. They said that blue/green are special edition ”watches” but soon everyone (pontentially) will be able to get them. I wonder how the value of this watch will be affected by this release? CW should be open about this and tell the people how they are thinking instead of seeing this as a money grab.
CW only said that the blue and green would be LEs of 300, which won't be produced again. CW didn't say they wouldn't make any other colors. CW has done many LEs based on colors, not models/watches. As for the value, the watch is under $3k. You won't find another watch like this at that price point, so it's a good deal regardless. If people are buying the LEs to flip or "invest" then that's their problem and irrelevant to me and many other enthusiasts who buy a watch like this because we like it and want to wear it. Personally, I couldn't care less about the future value. As for the "money grab", if CW was treating this as a money grab then they would have jacked the prices of these way up, either with the first LEs or with the new demand-based production models, but they didn't. People would easily pay another grand for these and they'd still be a deal for what they are. There isn't another watch out there like it at this price point. From my research, the next closest that has significant design to it is over $20k and it's ugly. CW kept their typical 3x markup applied to all models and kept the new models at the same price because their philosophy is not just about money, it's about making horology affordable. In my estimation, that is admirable. At the same time, if it were your company and you had a very successful product, wouldn't you want to make money back on all the time, resources, R&D, and production cost? Perhaps they could have said up front, we are going to do a color LE of 300 and see how it goes, and if it's successful we might do other colors. I think that is what they were thinking, not "We are only going to ever make 300 of this watch model." Again, from my perspective, I'm glad they are bringing out more colors in larger production. The more people that can experience a beautifully designed chiming watch on the wrist the better. And CW will have more money to put into future R&D, movements, and designs. WIN-WIN.
Brilliant well considered review! Kudos for getting #2. (I was pleased to get a number in the 50s!..) Really enjoyed the slowed down chime. I went for leather and must say a disadvantage is the strap is too long for me (as well as a bit too wide as you indicated.) I’ve been considering a new strap but your review makes me think maybe I should have gone bracelet after all.. My two favourite elements are the brilliant shine of all the reflections on the dial - such quality. And I still get a thrill every time I hear the chime.
I hadn't initially planned on a slowed down version of the chime, the notion sort of hit me when editing. Kind of wish I had a high-speed camera. It's cool how it sounded exactly like a town clock when at 10%. And yeah, as I mentioned, I always go for the bracelet if offered with a new watch, as more often than not I'd probably end up wanting one anyway. It really is a thrilling watch.
@@WatchComplications does the bracelet also come with a screwdriver for removing links. If not what size screw? New to the hobby and looking to get the right tools. Thanks.
No tool is provided with any CW or most brands, just for reference. If I recall correctly from when I did the resizing on mine, I used the 140 (1.4mm) in my Bergeon set.
I ordered the violet version. Purple wasn't my initial choice due to it being so bold. I was going to order the light blue or rosa color but the more I looked at them, the more I realized they lacked contrast.
@@WatchComplications I paid 7,200.00 USD for it. I most was above 9,000.00 The next lowest price was 8,300.00 USD that I found. I wanted the Blue so I had to paid the price. The reactions I have gotten from the watch is wonderful. I really like it. Most of my watches are Rolex or Brequet. This watch fits right into my collection.
@@WatchComplications I’m sorry for the redundancy. I was just excited that I was able to get mine ordered. I didn’t think they would get it out so soon and had just bought another Tudor a couple of days before my email from CW, but the struggle is real and I must have this watch.
oh no worries, good to have it in the comment also. I know the feeling...just buying a watch and then seeing something you REALLY want. And I agree, you need this watch 😅
@@WatchComplications , I had to promise my wife, no more watches for awhile. Lol. I really love Christopher Ward though. My favorite watch I own right now is my C1 Moonglow. It is modern yet classy. I had never really wanted a dress watch before it to be honest. Price points are amazing. I’m sure I will have many of their watches in the collection in a couple of years.
Great review! I’m waiting on mine, but I already have the bracelet that I ordered separately. Do you find that the micro-adjust is awkward to use? I find I have to apply quite a bit of pressure to slide the lever and it’s difficult to slide the adjust back and forth precisely.
I agree that you do have to apply quite a bit of pressure to the tab and can take a little back and forth to get it right where you want it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. Placed an order on the Nero. After a month what's the accuracy? I hope it's under 8secs/day it's a timepiece at the end of the day. If the power reserve is 38 hours we may have to give it some juice to start the day to keep it as accurate as possible. Hope you can review it again after a few months. Merry Christmas! 🎄👌🙏
Thanks for watching. The Nero is a good choice, will fit about any context. I haven't looked super close at the accuracy, but it's certainly within 10sec/day on average according to my timegrapher.
Thank you for a great owner's perspective review. We really appreciate it. Wear the watch in good health. Ordered mine on a bracelet as well as you said it's easier to change it to a strap. Chose the Nero because it gives the most contrast to the chime mechanism. Don't want to distract attention from the star of the show. 🙏
A good review, thank you Brian. I would love to put my name down for one of these but have another project on the go at the moment. Might just have to wait that little bit longer.
The Moonswatch would have been the watch of '22. If they had payed just a little attention to the quality, so the pushers wouldn't break off. And if they had made sure to have plenty of stock, and release it online as promised. As is, the Moonswatch is.. well.. nothing.
In my mind, even if the quality was there on the moonswatch, the competition isn’t even close, an a variety of fronts. Materials, design, price for what it is, hororologically. It’s a fun concept, but that’s about it.
7:25 I think it really depends. A lot of times I find that with the heat and sweat from your wrist, it starts to goo up the adhesives and makes for a messier clean up afterwards. I mean it's against your wrist, what exactly is it protecting against lol. If you were concerned about protection, I would've put a face screen protector before I ever take it out of the box
I understand the sentiment for a second hand, but on this sort of watch it's essentially irrelevant. The focus is the chime. A second hand tends to distract and doesn't matter that much in the grand scheme of things. And yes, it is an elegant watch ;)
With the dial being as small as it is, and the main feature being the sound, I really don't mind there not being a second hand. I'm particularly ok with it on dress-style watches.
i think this is the first channel to mention the accuracy, wow +/- 20 per day is terrible. it puts me off it sadly and I love the concept and hourly chime hopefully they can improve that over time
Anybody know of some similar-looking watches that are less expensive than this one? Love the look - but it seems like these are hard to actually get, and the price is kinda high.
Worth the wait, which isn't crazy long compared to a lot of other scenarios in the watch world, be it the Rolex model, Microbrand pre-orders, or Kickstarter. And I would also add that if the sticker price for this watch seems high to you, then you need to watch the video again or do more research into chiming watches. In a friendly tone...current odds of finding something similar looking regardless of price point...0% chance. Odds of finding something with the same functionality that looks as good at the price point...0% chance. That's just fact.
Personally I don’t like a date too much, and both that and a second hand on this would detract from the point, I think. But I know some people would prefer having those. Thanks for watching.
I would probably go with Nero myself, since it would fit more situations and go with anything. But the other colors are stunning for those who want a pop of color.
@@mdinhlam I'm not into the gold particularly, but glad to see a hand contrast on the dial for legibility. Really wish they had used red on the original blue.
Interestingly, you don't really hear it on wrist that much, might have just been the mic placement that day. Along with the Bel Canto, they are dominating the wrist in 2023.
Hi there… thanks for the review… I just ordered the sky blue one and can’t wait to receive it … I have 1 question though …. I bought the one that comes with the titanium bracelet, will I be getting the strap with it or do I have to buy it separately?
I don't know what CW intends to do with the cost of the straps, but I did hear that people would be able to order other straps in addition to the one chosen, closer to the delivery time.
legibility is an issue, but the trade off is sound. in fact repeaters came along in the 18-1900s because of low light and bad sight. no need to read the time when you can hear it.
They are with the new colors I briefly show in the video and on the blog post. They will be more general production rather than LEs like the blue and green.
for a few springs and gears it's not bad. it's the norm for most mechanical watches and they're usually regulated much closer to zero, which is about where mine is.
Missed opportunity to make it COSC certified. It someone's piece is +20 seconds a day then by the end of the week it's going to be dinging 2 minutes fast and everyone around you will laugh like "hahaha fancy watch can't even keep the time!"
I feel like 70% of the dial being the repeater is disproportionate to the point of a watch, and the excess of dead space on the dial reinforces that. If the clock face were enlarged somewhat, and add a second hand for goodness sake, I’d be on board.
Maybe they could have made the actual dial a little bigger and still achieved a similar look for the watch overall, but I'm perfectly fine with the chiming characteristics of the watch taking up the space on a watch like this. Personally, I'm also ok without a seconds hand on this and it wouldn't make sense on a dial that small. Now, if they made a seconds subdial that looked like a nest for the bird then ok. 😅
that's why quartz watches and phones exist. To be fair that's the generic spec on the movement and these are regulated much closer to +/- 10 or less per day, often lower, which for a purely mechanical timepiece is quite good. Even the best regulated movements are going to gain or lose a couple seconds a day.
@@WatchComplications so happy I did not fall for their "limited" marketing of the first blue version, now I'll probably never buy a CW watch, not fan of the brand
I wouldn't contextualize it that way at all, the blue is limited and won't be reproduced, only 300. I would say try a CW at some point, or you’re probably missing out on at least one aspect of watch collecting.
It's a missed opportunity. They want to "democratise luxury watches" or some nonsense like that, yet only make the most popular colors by a lot way (blue and green) limited so they sell out within hours, leaving only odd colours left to order. That's a poke in the eye of potential brand fans. They are playing Rolex games now. CW have lost me over this.
To me, it feels visually balanced overall, so I'm not sure what might seem most out of place? But yeah, hard to argue with the price and idea given what it is.
It was crazy popular, I don't think CW was sure how popular it would be. I told them ahead of time it would sell out the first day. I know it's a wait, but I hear that CW is doing a good job of keeping people updated on the production of their watch along the way.
@@WatchComplications It doesn't matter if CW sends you e-mails every now and then to keep the customer "comfy" - the wait is too long. It's not a Rolex sub that you can flip for more than double the price. It's a pity, really.
That depends and is somewhat subjective. I like the Bel Canto way better than a Rolex sub (which is overpriced). And some Bel Cantos have gone on the market and made quite a profit since it's release. Waits are sometimes part of the watch game, be it Rolex, Bel Canto, Kickstarter projects, pre-orders for microbrands, etc. Thanks for your comments :)
@@WatchComplications Glad I can help you earning some from my CZcams comments 😉 Just found an affordable watch with the same complication - the Meistersinger Bel ora. Same price range. CW looks better, though...
@@guycalabrese4040 yeah CW actually helped them design that movement, it was the starting point. Then for their own Bel Canto they elevated it many ways, in terms of movement construction and design.
@@WatchComplications - So a simple question is “bad commentary” to you? Why bother having a CZcams channel if you’re butt-hurt over earnest engagement?
An incredible, in-depth review. Thanks so much for taking the time, Brian.
A watch well worth the time! Thanks!
Loving the new trend of avant garde design coming out at reasonable prices. I was lucky enough to get an invite for the Mad 1 earlier this year, and have now ordered the Viola Bel Canto for 2023.
It's a good example in design. Good luck with the wait!
Just found your channel and love it! This is the best review of the Bel Canto I’ve seen because you actually own it. Just yesterday I preordered a C1 in Cielo as part of their new release. I never thought I’d want next October to come so quickly. Keep up the great work and you should have many more subscribers!!
Hey there and thanks for watching, glad you liked the review. Love owning it and wearing it! As for the subs, yeah...I tend to do longer vids, go into detail, and then also half of my stuff is on the watchmaking side. Apparently many "watch people" prefer outrageous titles, drama, dealers, and a couple other characteristics. I try to make content for enthusiasts.
By far the best review of the C1 Bel Canto that I have seen so far. You just earned a new subscriber.
I also love the macro shots... didn't expect the finishing on the bridges to be that good. I can't wait for my Bel Canto to arrive, made the deposit a few days ago.
Awesome, thank you! Glad you liked the review. The finishing is pretty good indeed. Good luck with the wait ;)
@@WatchComplications thanks mate... all the best for you and keep up the good work 👍
just did mine today
Greetings from the CW Forum, Brian. Now THAT is exactly how an enthusiast wants to see a watch like this discussed. Bravo. Landmark of a watch. With the benefit of hindsight, how did CW not know they had created a piece that would rock the industry? When does a rock star know 'yeah, this will be a world-wide Number One?' At least now they have a serial release, so for those of us who missed the LE window, a piece of horological history can be had, even if it might take a while.
Hey there. Thank you for watching and for the kind words about my review approach. I think they had a sense it might, or at least the hope it would be successful, but then again you just don't know for sure until you put it out there, at least that's how it was expressed to me. And yes, even as an owner of one of the LE colors, I'm glad it's going more general production in other colors. CW has the philosophy of making this sort of horology accessible to enthusiasts, so it's all good.
Do you think the Bell Canto will be of a general production and go down in price on the grey market or do you think they will produce in unofficial numbers and stop the production like the c9 moonphase?
@@mberger5798 My expectation is that the Bel Canto becomes a model and much like any model release it runs its course over whatever time frame makes sense. For now CW is taking orders for 4 new colours available to those who expressed interest and that is probably thousands of pieces but over the next year or so. Going onto the website for general orders (new colours?) will happen but maybe CW doesn't even know when yet. That may well be about supplier limits as much as anything. The scale is quite different that was originally imagined.
It’s really confusing tho, those limited editions doesn’t make a sense either if they decide to release more of these watches but in different colours. They said that blue/green are special edition ”watches” but soon everyone (pontentially) will be able to get them. I wonder how the value of this watch will be affected by this release? CW should be open about this and tell the people how they are thinking instead of seeing this as a money grab.
CW only said that the blue and green would be LEs of 300, which won't be produced again. CW didn't say they wouldn't make any other colors. CW has done many LEs based on colors, not models/watches. As for the value, the watch is under $3k. You won't find another watch like this at that price point, so it's a good deal regardless. If people are buying the LEs to flip or "invest" then that's their problem and irrelevant to me and many other enthusiasts who buy a watch like this because we like it and want to wear it. Personally, I couldn't care less about the future value. As for the "money grab", if CW was treating this as a money grab then they would have jacked the prices of these way up, either with the first LEs or with the new demand-based production models, but they didn't. People would easily pay another grand for these and they'd still be a deal for what they are. There isn't another watch out there like it at this price point. From my research, the next closest that has significant design to it is over $20k and it's ugly. CW kept their typical 3x markup applied to all models and kept the new models at the same price because their philosophy is not just about money, it's about making horology affordable. In my estimation, that is admirable. At the same time, if it were your company and you had a very successful product, wouldn't you want to make money back on all the time, resources, R&D, and production cost? Perhaps they could have said up front, we are going to do a color LE of 300 and see how it goes, and if it's successful we might do other colors. I think that is what they were thinking, not "We are only going to ever make 300 of this watch model." Again, from my perspective, I'm glad they are bringing out more colors in larger production. The more people that can experience a beautifully designed chiming watch on the wrist the better. And CW will have more money to put into future R&D, movements, and designs. WIN-WIN.
Great brand. Hope they continue as an underdog and keep delivering good quality at reasonable prices.
I hope so too! Thanks for watching.
Brilliant well considered review! Kudos for getting #2. (I was pleased to get a number in the 50s!..) Really enjoyed the slowed down chime. I went for leather and must say a disadvantage is the strap is too long for me (as well as a bit too wide as you indicated.) I’ve been considering a new strap but your review makes me think maybe I should have gone bracelet after all.. My two favourite elements are the brilliant shine of all the reflections on the dial - such quality. And I still get a thrill every time I hear the chime.
The grade 2 bracelets scratch like a mo fo. Get a steel one if you get one
I hadn't initially planned on a slowed down version of the chime, the notion sort of hit me when editing. Kind of wish I had a high-speed camera. It's cool how it sounded exactly like a town clock when at 10%. And yeah, as I mentioned, I always go for the bracelet if offered with a new watch, as more often than not I'd probably end up wanting one anyway. It really is a thrilling watch.
Great review, Brian. I agree that it’s a very “wearable” watch. Hats off the CW for pulling this off.
thanks for watching JC. it’s so very wearable. amazing they did this watch.
Here he is. Let me go get some popcorn. Been excited for this one B dawg.
hope it was enjoyable
@@WatchComplications Absolutely loved it and was worth the wait. Here is to another great year of reviews from the master.
Plenty of stuff in the pipeline. I may also be starting a separate channel in 2023 that covers other things I'm into and do beyond watches.
@@WatchComplications does that mean I have to start buying you two coffees a month? Haha. Sounds like fun.
nah nah, wouldn't be monetized for a while anyway, unless it's weirdly popular
Very comprehensive review. Ordered the Rosa on bracelet your very informative so thinking of adding a croc strap.
Thanks for watching.
@@WatchComplications does the bracelet also come with a screwdriver for removing links. If not what size screw?
New to the hobby and looking to get the right tools.
Thanks.
No tool is provided with any CW or most brands, just for reference. If I recall correctly from when I did the resizing on mine, I used the 140 (1.4mm) in my Bergeon set.
Great review!! Makes me even more eager to contemplate it on my wrist next February (I may have got one of the last numbers!)
Thanks for watching. Not too far away!
Really cool seeing it on my 120 inch screen, like I'm inside the watch.
🤣 nice!
Very good review of the C1 Bel Canto. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Just received mine yesterday (green). amazing timepiece.
Enjoy it!
I ordered the violet version. Purple wasn't my initial choice due to it being so bold. I was going to order the light blue or rosa color but the more I looked at them, the more I realized they lacked contrast.
hopefully you like it
I chose the nero for exactly that reason too but I have to admit the cielo light blue really is a gorgeous colour.
Just bought the Blue on the grey market I enjoy it very much. I did have the black on order but I canceled it after buying the blue.
did you get a decent price on it ?
@@WatchComplications I paid 7,200.00 USD for it. I most was above 9,000.00 The next lowest price was 8,300.00 USD that I found. I wanted the Blue so I had to paid the price. The reactions I have gotten from the watch is wonderful. I really like it. Most of my watches are Rolex or Brequet. This watch fits right into my collection.
Excellent video!!
Thank you very much for watching.
I have the 2023 on order in Rosa. There are four new colors. Cielo, Viola, Rosa and Nero (light blue, purple, rose and black.
Yup, I did briefly show them in the vid and I have a pic of each on the blog post. I expect the watch will continue to be popular.
@@WatchComplications I’m sorry for the redundancy. I was just excited that I was able to get mine ordered. I didn’t think they would get it out so soon and had just bought another Tudor a couple of days before my email from CW, but the struggle is real and I must have this watch.
oh no worries, good to have it in the comment also. I know the feeling...just buying a watch and then seeing something you REALLY want. And I agree, you need this watch 😅
@@WatchComplications , I had to promise my wife, no more watches for awhile. Lol. I really love Christopher Ward though. My favorite watch I own right now is my C1 Moonglow. It is modern yet classy. I had never really wanted a dress watch before it to be honest. Price points are amazing. I’m sure I will have many of their watches in the collection in a couple of years.
i started with one, the C1 Moonphase. now i have more 😆
Just an amazing watch complication for the money. Nice review.
Thanks for watching!
Very nice and detailed review for C1👍
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching :)
Great review! I’m waiting on mine, but I already have the bracelet that I ordered separately. Do you find that the micro-adjust is awkward to use? I find I have to apply quite a bit of pressure to slide the lever and it’s difficult to slide the adjust back and forth precisely.
I agree that you do have to apply quite a bit of pressure to the tab and can take a little back and forth to get it right where you want it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. Placed an order on the Nero. After a month what's the accuracy? I hope it's under 8secs/day it's a timepiece at the end of the day. If the power reserve is 38 hours we may have to give it some juice to start the day to keep it as accurate as possible. Hope you can review it again after a few months. Merry Christmas! 🎄👌🙏
Thanks for watching. The Nero is a good choice, will fit about any context. I haven't looked super close at the accuracy, but it's certainly within 10sec/day on average according to my timegrapher.
Thank you for a great owner's perspective review. We really appreciate it. Wear the watch in good health. Ordered mine on a bracelet as well as you said it's easier to change it to a strap. Chose the Nero because it gives the most contrast to the chime mechanism. Don't want to distract attention from the star of the show. 🙏
All the best!
A good review, thank you Brian. I would love to put my name down for one of these but have another project on the go at the moment. Might just have to wait that little bit longer.
thanks for watching. and i’m sure the opportunity to buy some variation or another will be a possibility going forward. :)
The Moonswatch would have been the watch of '22. If they had payed just a little attention to the quality, so the pushers wouldn't break off. And if they had made sure to have plenty of stock, and release it online as promised. As is, the Moonswatch is.. well.. nothing.
In my mind, even if the quality was there on the moonswatch, the competition isn’t even close, an a variety of fronts. Materials, design, price for what it is, hororologically. It’s a fun concept, but that’s about it.
It looks good and goes "ding".
Great review! How would this wear on a skinny 6" wrist?
the bracelet could be adjusted to fit. the leather strap you’d probably need to find a shorter option.
7:25 I think it really depends. A lot of times I find that with the heat and sweat from your wrist, it starts to goo up the adhesives and makes for a messier clean up afterwards. I mean it's against your wrist, what exactly is it protecting against lol. If you were concerned about protection, I would've put a face screen protector before I ever take it out of the box
I really don’t know why I do that sometimes. I’m not super concerned either way about it 😂
I would like to have seen a second hand but apart from that its elegant.
I understand the sentiment for a second hand, but on this sort of watch it's essentially irrelevant. The focus is the chime. A second hand tends to distract and doesn't matter that much in the grand scheme of things. And yes, it is an elegant watch ;)
I’ve ordered one. However one thing I’d have liked is a seconds hand.
With the dial being as small as it is, and the main feature being the sound, I really don't mind there not being a second hand. I'm particularly ok with it on dress-style watches.
i think this is the first channel to mention the accuracy, wow +/- 20 per day is terrible. it puts me off it sadly and I love the concept and hourly chime
hopefully they can improve that over time
well that’s just the standard accuracy of the SW200 movement. These are regulated within 10 sec a day. They’ve been pretty good for me over the years.
People around you will hear the ding and then check the time on their phones and laugh when they realise the fancy watch can't keep time. lol
Yo he knows what is the goodie. He got the goodie.
😆
jump to 18:13 for the sound, you're welcome 😂
occurs several times before then…
Anybody know of some similar-looking watches that are less expensive than this one? Love the look - but it seems like these are hard to actually get, and the price is kinda high.
Worth the wait, which isn't crazy long compared to a lot of other scenarios in the watch world, be it the Rolex model, Microbrand pre-orders, or Kickstarter. And I would also add that if the sticker price for this watch seems high to you, then you need to watch the video again or do more research into chiming watches. In a friendly tone...current odds of finding something similar looking regardless of price point...0% chance. Odds of finding something with the same functionality that looks as good at the price point...0% chance. That's just fact.
Lack of date complication and second hand my only complaints but apart from that it's spot on.
Personally I don’t like a date too much, and both that and a second hand on this would detract from the point, I think. But I know some people would prefer having those. Thanks for watching.
After seeing it in the flesh; which would you choose from the new color scheme between the viola or nero??? I have one on order but still deciding.
I originally ordered Cielo but switched to Rosa
I would probably go with Nero myself, since it would fit more situations and go with anything. But the other colors are stunning for those who want a pop of color.
@@WatchComplications Thank you!
@@WatchComplications What are your thoughts on the new limited edition gold color (collab with watches@) ?
@@mdinhlam I'm not into the gold particularly, but glad to see a hand contrast on the dial for legibility. Really wish they had used red on the original blue.
Take the Tudor off maybe. I leave the stickers on as long as possible.
Interestingly, you don't really hear it on wrist that much, might have just been the mic placement that day. Along with the Bel Canto, they are dominating the wrist in 2023.
Hi there… thanks for the review… I just ordered the sky blue one and can’t wait to receive it … I have 1 question though …. I bought the one that comes with the titanium bracelet, will I be getting the strap with it or do I have to buy it separately?
I don't know what CW intends to do with the cost of the straps, but I did hear that people would be able to order other straps in addition to the one chosen, closer to the delivery time.
Apparently the straps are terrible so stick with bracelet or go aftermarket
It’s lovely but I’m old and high myopia, the chance of reading it at a glance is zero to none
legibility is an issue, but the trade off is sound. in fact repeaters came along in the 18-1900s because of low light and bad sight. no need to read the time when you can hear it.
Me too brother. Fliegers / pilots watches are my saviour.
Got number 29 in blue my casino number
They definitely should do more batches
They are with the new colors I briefly show in the video and on the blog post. They will be more general production rather than LEs like the blue and green.
+/- 20 seconds a day isn’t great accuracy, is it.
for a few springs and gears it's not bad. it's the norm for most mechanical watches and they're usually regulated much closer to zero, which is about where mine is.
Missed opportunity to make it COSC certified. It someone's piece is +20 seconds a day then by the end of the week it's going to be dinging 2 minutes fast and everyone around you will laugh like "hahaha fancy watch can't even keep the time!"
I feel like 70% of the dial being the repeater is disproportionate to the point of a watch, and the excess of dead space on the dial reinforces that. If the clock face were enlarged somewhat, and add a second hand for goodness sake, I’d be on board.
Maybe they could have made the actual dial a little bigger and still achieved a similar look for the watch overall, but I'm perfectly fine with the chiming characteristics of the watch taking up the space on a watch like this. Personally, I'm also ok without a seconds hand on this and it wouldn't make sense on a dial that small. Now, if they made a seconds subdial that looked like a nest for the bird then ok. 😅
Hard to pick between the bracelet or strap
That's why I got both 😂 but if choosing with any watch I say go with bracelet, as it's easier and cheaper to get leather straps later.
@@WatchComplications haha yes, I preorder one with both. Whew.
+/- 20seconds a day.. I'm a crazy person I actually use my watch to tell time with. 20 seconds per day potential variation is way way to high.
that's why quartz watches and phones exist. To be fair that's the generic spec on the movement and these are regulated much closer to +/- 10 or less per day, often lower, which for a purely mechanical timepiece is quite good. Even the best regulated movements are going to gain or lose a couple seconds a day.
now unlimited in all different colours :)
they will probably produce based on the pre-order basis on those other four colors, yes.
@@WatchComplications so happy I did not fall for their "limited" marketing of the first blue version, now I'll probably never buy a CW watch, not fan of the brand
I wouldn't contextualize it that way at all, the blue is limited and won't be reproduced, only 300. I would say try a CW at some point, or you’re probably missing out on at least one aspect of watch collecting.
It's a missed opportunity. They want to "democratise luxury watches" or some nonsense like that, yet only make the most popular colors by a lot way (blue and green) limited so they sell out within hours, leaving only odd colours left to order. That's a poke in the eye of potential brand fans. They are playing Rolex games now. CW have lost me over this.
If you don't want to wear any others you can sell me the power glow. Haha
hahahaha ;)
Don't want to spoil the party but service costs?
lower than about any other legit brand. I won’t tell you what a service on my Armin Strom costs…
This is intersting watch, but is not for me. I am not shure about If I like to look at lot of unsymetry. I especially like the price and the idea.
To me, it feels visually balanced overall, so I'm not sure what might seem most out of place? But yeah, hard to argue with the price and idea given what it is.
Mine is due in July and I am a happy bunny.
it’s amazing. well worth the wait.
The one year waiting list put's me off.
It was crazy popular, I don't think CW was sure how popular it would be. I told them ahead of time it would sell out the first day. I know it's a wait, but I hear that CW is doing a good job of keeping people updated on the production of their watch along the way.
@@WatchComplications It doesn't matter if CW sends you e-mails every now and then to keep the customer "comfy" - the wait is too long. It's not a Rolex sub that you can flip for more than double the price. It's a pity, really.
That depends and is somewhat subjective. I like the Bel Canto way better than a Rolex sub (which is overpriced). And some Bel Cantos have gone on the market and made quite a profit since it's release. Waits are sometimes part of the watch game, be it Rolex, Bel Canto, Kickstarter projects, pre-orders for microbrands, etc. Thanks for your comments :)
@@WatchComplications Glad I can help you earning some from my CZcams comments 😉
Just found an affordable watch with the same complication - the Meistersinger Bel ora. Same price range. CW looks better, though...
@@guycalabrese4040 yeah CW actually helped them design that movement, it was the starting point. Then for their own Bel Canto they elevated it many ways, in terms of movement construction and design.
It fails for me because it doesn’t fulfil its primary purpose for me I.e. telling the time quickly and easily.
you can usually see it fine, but i enjoy hearing it more.
picking your nose? WTF LOL
gotta tell a good joke sometimes
Way too much hype for that one! No branding, poor legibility, one year waitlist for a 4K watch that rings ONCE an hour? This will get old in no time.
I will respectfully disagree on all counts.
I love this watch. What size is your wrist? I just need some size context.
about 19cm/7.25in
How well has the grade-5 titanium held up to scratches?
just fine so far. some basic scratches, but nothing as bad as your commentary.
@@WatchComplications - So a simple question is “bad commentary” to you? Why bother having a CZcams channel if you’re butt-hurt over earnest engagement?