Christopher Ward – C1 Bel Canto Lumière Titanium 41mm Automatic Edition 2026
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- Christopher Ward has unveiled probably its most adventurous Bel Canto yet, the strikingly luminous Lumière.
- Built on the ever-popular Bel Canto platform, the Lumière uses luminescent decoration to turn the sonnerie au passage watch into a spectacular lightshow.
- Polishing off the dazzling glow, the Lumière even features a luminous strap, a rare sight, and a first for Christopher Ward.
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From a revolution in sound.
To a revelation for the eyes. The new C1 Bel Canto Lumière boasts unrivalled levels of luminescence thanks to a Globolight® ceramic ring above the dial and a sunray-patterned platine, embedded with two shades of Super-LumiNova®.
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Plus, an optional new white rubber strap infused with Super-LumiNova® for total illumination. And, of course, that unmistakable chime – because, after all, it’s a Bel Canto.
Night chime
When the lights go down, the new C1 Bel Canto Lumière comes alive. A fusion of art, acoustics and luminescence, this remix of our GPHG award-winning chiming watch delivers a sci-fi experience that’s out of this world. And which places Globolight® – the luminous ceramic made famous by the C60 Trident Lumière – at the centre of everything.
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As with the original Bel Canto, the smoked sapphire dial floats above the platine, but here the circumference and handset are filled with Globolight® to deliver an intense neon-green glow for timekeeping after dark.
Two-tone lume
At its base lies an all-new platine, printed with multiple layers of Super-LumiNova® arranged in a shimmering sunray pattern. The lower two sectors glow blue, while the upper area is a vivid green, which all return to blue in daylight.
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Even the on/off indicator joins in, switching from white to a luminous emerald when the lights go out. Luminescence extends beyond the dial with a new white strap infused with Super-LumiNova® delivering an all-wrist glow. The watch is also available on both Consort and Bader bracelets in Grade 2 titanium.
Signature song
In every other respect, this is the classic Bel Canto the world fell in love with. Which means a chime on the hour every hour courtesy of the iconic ‘songbird’ striking mechanism, a Grade 5 titanium case that amplifies the sound – and the power and precision of our ingenious FS01 movement.
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“Finding a way to split out the components so they felt balanced across the entire face, took years,” says CW watch designer Will Brackfield. “Each
time we moved one piece, it had a knock-on effect on the others. The
platine – the blue module plate behind the important elements – would
have a gorgeous sunray finish, so we needed to find a way to hide minor
components behind that too.”
The multi-layered architecture of the Bel Canto’s dial is enhanced by the exquisitely executed polishing of the hammer, spring and bridges – which together resemble a songbird. Crafted by hand (under microscope) by some of Switzerland’s finest artisans, finishing of this standard is usually the preserve of only the most exclusive and expensive brands.
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Created by CW’s technical director Frank Stelzer, Calibre FS01 is an ingenious modified movement with Christopher Ward’s DNA in every cog and spring. With an inspired piece of lateral thinking,
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“One thing everyone comments on is how the bridge structure towards the bottom looks like a bird,” Mike says. “The
red ‘beak’ is actually the on-off mechanism, controlled by a pusher at 4
o’clock, and moves to indicate whether the chime is on or off, while
the hammer is its tail. Bel Canto means ‘beautiful singing’, so there’s
whimsical humour going on which seems very Christopher Ward.”
Our Light-catcher™ case has had a subtle but sporty makeover. The first CW case made from Grade 5 titanium, the metal – which is less dense than steel – has been chosen for its ability to amplify sound. The internal architecture of the case has also been designed for the same reason.
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The Lumière features a white rubber strap with Super-LumiNova-imbued material embedded along its edges, giving a full-wrist glow that matches the dial, which, honestly, looks pretty incredible if lume is your thing. But fear not! If it’s a little too much for you, the Lumière is also available on both the Consort and Bader bracelets, finished in grade 2 titanium.
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The $4,840 price positions this watch in the accessible luxury segment, competing with pieces that often deliver only one or two of these technical features.
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-------------------------------------------TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: C1 Bel Canto Lumière Automatic
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Ref. C01-41APT4-T00V0-B0
CaseMaterial: Grade 5 Titanium
Size: 41mm
Dial Colour: Neon
Platine Colour: Azzuro blue
Height: 13.65mm
Lug-to-Lug: 48.0mm
Circular brushed and polished fixed Grade 5 Titanium
Embossed screw-down crown
Screw down caseback with soundwave motif
Unique engraved serial number
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case Weight: 53g
Water Resistance: 3 ATM (30m)
Dial
Openworked with light blue base and Super-LumiNova
Colour: Neon
Floating Globolight® X1 GL Blue ring on top of smoked sapphire dial
3D hand finished bridges, spring, and hammer mechanism
Super-LumiNova® On/Off indicator
Super-LumiNova® X1 module plate & hands
Movement
Calibre FS01
Power Reserve: 38 hours
No of Jewels: 29
Complication Type: Passing chime
Vibrations: 28,800 p/hr (4Hz)
Timing Tolerance: +/-20 sec p/day
Lume: SLNC1X1BL
Strap
Material:
Grade 2 titanium Bader bracelet with micro-adjustable ratchet clasp, single screw links and quick-release system for easy changing
Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and owner's handbook
Size: 22mm
Material: White Luminous Aquaflex Rubber Strap with Titanium Deployant Clasp
Features
- Swiss made
- Self-winding 29 jewel movement with FS01 module that chimes on the hour
- Floating time display with fully visible mechanism
- Hand finished bridges, gong and hammer
- On/Off pusher at 4 o’clock with red on/off indicator
- 38-hour power reserve
- Brushed and polished case in titanium grade 5
- Deep stamped caseback with soundwave motif
- Push-down crown with twin flag motif
- Anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal
- Raised and polished indexes
- Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and owner’s handbook
🔴 Price : incl. VAT CHF 3'875 /EUR 4’550 / USD 4’840 💰
Pre-order for End February 2026
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