Christopher Ward 🔔 Bel Canto

A look at the innovative and relatively affordable chiming watch from Christopher Ward

[@spoonraker]

I just wanted to comment and say, well, you're terrific. I really mean that. Your videos are an absolute delight to watch. I don't care what you're reviewing, I just want to hear what you have to say about it because you always find a way to make things fun and somehow still seriously informative and insightful at the same time. Not knowing when these videos are going to transition between outright ridiculousness and sincere is what keeps me hooked. You bring levity to what is often a pretty self important industry and it's done in a respectful way. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks so much.

[@sympathyforthebezel6068]

@@YoureTerrific I was going to say that you’re extremely average… mediocre at best😊…Naw JK you really are terrific!

[@tombland7336]

I ditto that. Your video's are a great combination of the key details regarding the watch, your personal take that extends to solutions / suggestions of things you don't like or where improvements can be made (except this video - where due respect you stated that you didn't know the solution to improving the legibility of the time, as you don't know how changes may impact the watch in various areas, or even if possible, which is the case for all of us), most of the time you include information on similar time pieces or give us some context, they are well shot and finally, and probably my favourite bit, your mixture of dry, sarcastic and sometimes 'left field' humour which is perfectly balanced with the aforementioned. Please can you start another channel where you give you take on golf equipment - this being my other passion - where humour is essential or you will lose your sanity due to how infuriating the game can be. Thank you, and keep up the terrific work @you'reterrific Tom

[@eustab.anas-mann9510]

Stop sucking his avocado guys.

[@8bitDNA]

I’ve never heard an avocado 🥑 used in this context. Maybe a pair of avocados, but even that would be odd. Thanks

[@justingalore123]

I had one of the first batch of blue ones. Really stunning finishing. Really stunning. Like amazing. When I would hear the sound it would send a little thrill down my spine. Showed it to my Dad before he passed away and he was charmed by it. Great watch.

[@brafman1]

On top of the mechanical innovation, there is also the artistic innovation that packages it -- the chiming mechanism IS IN THE SHAPE OF A BIRD. The hammer is the tail feathers; the on/off indicator is the beak.

[@ajmarion]

Love the direction CW is taking with watches like these. They’re really starting to evolve, and I love what they’re doing, excited to see what they have in store in the next few years

[@sabretooth5404]

Maybe better accuracy

[@Jazzbeau]

Always love the clever and snappy repartee combined with excellent information. My purple Bel Canto is on order for the fall....this makes me look forward to it even more.

[@YoureTerrific]

Well done

[@ChristopherWardWatches]

What a beautifully put-together review. Many thanks for taking the time.

[@edjack1993]

That first chime 😂 Also, congrats on another excellent video. One of the best watch channels out there 👏🏻 Thanks!

[@anton1_]

What a gem of a video… bursted out laughing at the first chime sound, golden content my friend

[@YoureTerrific]

Nice profile pic

[@anton1_]

@@YoureTerrific thanks! Definitely a weird grail piece to lust over but they are so unique and out there

[@marks184]

I attended the WIND UP WATCH FAIR in SF this past weekend. Christopher Ward booth was packed. Christopher Ward has some pretty cool products available. Very impressed.

[@ankergang]

I love my Casio beeping once every hour, so I like this one too.

[@Mile-long-list]

Taking the name Christopher off the dial is a great step forward. The watch looks great totally intrigued

[@bobj8877]

Fantastic review of a terrific piece from a great, undervalued brand. Also, the quality of 7 inch wrist references in this video was top notch, maybe the best ever. It's for sure my favorite ongoing joke on any YT channel haha. Your 7 inch wrist references are right up there with Adrian's plugs for the Bark & Jack shop. Very fun for longtime fans haha. What a spectacular release from CW, and the Twelve, albeit much less original, looks to keep the momentum! (I have one on preorder in titanium)

[@maverickbonato8164]

Wait wait wait, they made the most desirable and most standard version limited? That's the only thing I disagree with, the rest? Incredible. Very impressed. I knew these guys were good but damn. As an Italian I can say that that was a bel canto indeed. I also agree that having something that dings once an hour is oddly useful. Helps you not lose track of time. Then again mine was a €80 Casio. Great watch. Still have it after more than 10 years. And fantastic video.

[@lougodbar1379]

When this watch was released I didn’t notice the mechanical bird and that the chiming mechanism was the birds tail and the red arrow was its beak. Really beautiful design.

[@Ten.to.one.handmade]

Thank you for pointing this out. Had not noticed that - absolutely standout design from CW

[@guydastous6583]

Love your videos !! I own a blue CW Bel Canto and I wear it almost every day! Love the look, the feel and especially the chime! Keep on the good work!

[@draakisback]

Christopher Ward has been doing some crazy things recently; I really like their new "12" watches. It's always great to see a new and really well thought out integrated bracelet sports watch. The one thing that stops me from getting the bel canto is a lack of a second hand. I know this is a bit of a nitpick, obviously this watch is not really supposed to be about the second hand. Being able to accurately set a watch is extremely important to me and if you can never tell where are the seconds are, then it's impossible to set this watch down to the second unless you pull the crown on an hour. This is the same problem I have with those Cartier tanks that lack a second hand and it's also the same reason why I'll never buy an automatic watch without hacking or without the torque method of stopping the seconds. It's just a personal bug bear which maybe eventually I'll get over but I'm hoping that whenever they create a second version of this watch they will add a second hand.

[@Nefville]

As an artist I appreciate your use of color composition and shapes. You either have formal training or one hell of an eye for it, both of which are useless in a practical sense, like a neon green sweatshirt, but make for pleasing videos.

[@richardsims3847]

Excellent.Waiting for mine in Cielo.A pedantic point I recently learnt is that it is a strike not a chime because its only one note.Courtesy of the clock expert on the UK Antiques Roadshow.Enjoying the wry commentary.

[@keshavarora2147]

Best review of this watch by far!! Love your self-deprecating humor!!

[@AllanPhillips]

This was far more interesting and informative than I was expecting. Excellent review.

[@GadgetyMV]

It's a looker, and has a great feature that is surprisingly useful day to day - because one doesn't have to check the watch to get notified as time passes. In my case I'm the one that needs to get reminded that time passes and get stuff done according to some sort of schedule. As for the lack of high horology finishing, I don't think it's necessary, it's such a clean design it looks expensive anyway, a joy to behold. So even though I may be reminded of the passage of time without having to look I will want to anyway.

[@ignight4461]

I am visiting the showroom this summer and as an American and quite excited to be able to see them all in person!

[@watchfalcon122]

Another excellent delivery of humor at the end.

[@A.T.148-Scot-HK]

Evan, I love your videos but I think you are under selling this Bel Canto because the hype is deserved and real. Game changing even perhaps (that's IF the snooty watch industry allows it to be). When you mention that the finishing isn't particularly special, I had to make a comment to explain to you that the finishing is astounding for the price. We are talking a chiming watch selling for the price of an entry level Tudor. The dial is made by a company called Positive Coating and the finishing on the chiming mechanism is done by a company called Chronode. Both these companies also make the dial and finishing for the MB&F Legacy machine as well as finish dial components from brands like Urban Jurgenson, Czapek and HYT. We're talking industry leading finishing at the hyper end of the market (beyond AP, Vacheron or Patek) Yes! It's true! And these high end independent brands as you mentioned are often 80 - 100 times more than this Bel Canto. I think it has potential to be game changing because CW are showing everyone that these expensive watch brands are literally being expensive for the sake of being expensive... Which is why upon its release last year, very few major watch publications (Hodinkee, Monochrome etc,) covered and promoted it. I suspect the large independent brands and publications hate CW for revealing these suppliers to the public as it makes the whole industry seem even more over priced than it already is. Sorry for long post. But yes, the hype is deserved.

[@GaryPallett]

With you on the standard of finish... I've looked at mine under the loupe many times and it's just superbly polished and finished all over that top dial (platine?). I've only disabled the chime a few times since getting it (over five months now) and it still sounds as beautiful as the very first day 😍

[@simonstone5554]

I have the Rosa with titanium bracelet on order for end of year delivery and can’t wait … this video has reignited my excitement

[@Ibowers2]

Dude, a photo with James Stacey!? Man, that's awesome. Very envious and happy for you, plus so happy to see these videos keep coming. Love this model and really want one. Such a good watch and just fun.

[@YoureTerrific]

Great to meet James. He’s as kind and cool as you’d think.

[@coupesandroadsters]

I love that you relate your wrist's circumference to radio wave lengths. We'd get along.

[@GaryPallett]

Been loving your videos ever since I discovered the channel (via your review of the steel dial Aqua Terra, which I had just bought). I was very lucky to get this blue Bel Canto (#66) and it's been centre of my collection since last November. Such a unique, unusual and beautiful watch, which continues to delight every time I hear that chime 😍Keep up with the great reviews... thanks👍

[@zeiss72]

I nearly split out my coffee when the air horn came on! 😂 Another awesome video!

[@MarioGonzalez-yq3gw]

You had me at "Pretty Pretttyyyyyy Pretty good" lol

[@tonyarbs]

The watch is cool as hell but your ending was pure genius.

[@GXF2695]

What good content. So good comments, beautiful footage and as always good sense of humor. I feel you really know us all and speak as we always meet here or there. Keep going!! Cheers

[@markikn3183]

The best watch review 2023 to date. This or any other channel. That is all.

[@YoureTerrific]

I accept

[@willelliott5052]

I have had the purple Ti with Ti bracelet on order for a while. Other than the lack of contrast between the hands and the bridge, I am much looking forward to receiving it.

[@Leartech81]

I have the Black dial variation on order w/deposit. Due in October! Cannot wait. Also: That caseback was designed to help propagate the "Ding" - so it really has a purpose.

[@MrZanzibar123]

I was happy to get to see these in person in a San Francisco, though you could not hear them over the hubbub. I was more taken by the 12 myself.

[@YoureTerrific]

WindUp is damn loud.

[@thegorn]

The blue is the best. It's a shame they aren't making that one again.

[@kitefan1969]

I really want one, but can you answer me this... can you read the time? there honestly doesn't seem to be enough contrast on the dial vs hands to read the time.

[@nikkolomakaveli8295]

Great review, CW is definitely an innovative brand. I think they’re more of an independent brand as opposed to a microbrand at this point.

[@Rch_P]

@1:40 literally laughed out loud at work. People thinking I’m nuts.

[@YoureTerrific]

Majestic

[@Niimoyar]

Sir i ordered one of these. Could you please share your wristsize and width? I Looks so good on your wrist!!!

[@SpeakerleaderSWA]

Very cool watch, and again really great capture of this piece and nice shots. Keep it up man, I am a fan !

[@bowedonut22]

Great video as always! I look forward to an upload all week long

[@bananagirl5118]

Stunning watch. I have the green one coming in the next few months

[@jeremy_leung]

At 3:40 I think 18 cm wavelength is roughly 2KHz....and it's within human hearing (c=343m/s)

[@brysoga]

I cannot wait to get my hands on the purple one I ordered. It's like something Max Busser would do. Unfortunately there are still 8 months to go before expected delivery!!

[@ogramail]

Terrific review for the watch I keep on wearing again and again since February, being incapable to switch to my other jalous beauties!

[@jurgasbielinis2130]

07:53 - low legibility forces you to bring your watch closer to your eyes and requires some dedicated time to read it, allowing you to appreciate the design again and again, this action also let’s others around you to notice your watch;)

[@JohnCannonBand]

I call it the Bell Tanto 😂great watch! Very revolutionary

[@saikiranmushkara8955]

You are appreciated as well, Sir :D A lot.

[@DisplayKeesBack]

Superb writing as always. Great content.

[@hueything228]

Thank you for reviewing my impulse purchase! Maybe one day you will have the opportunity to review all the colors

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

Helbros did analog alarms or automatic alarms in their analog pieces back in the day, so Helbros started the analog alarms.

[@mracekproductions]

Great review of a cool piece by CW. Nice to see something different that’s somewhat affordable. The closest to this would be the Meistersinger Bell Hora (that I reviewed last year 😉)

[@OllyW1964]

That’s also made by CW / Synergies Horlogères, using the JJ01 module to activate the hourly chime. The mechanics are a lot simpler though as everything is hidden under the dial.

[@afraza5946]

Superb review. The 2 greatest regrets that I missed out, The Seiko 140th Anniversary Ginza and this :(

[@VictorAdameArt]

I've seen this video four times now and just pre-ordered the black one and it's all your fault youreterrific.

[@363Matthew]

How difficult or expensive will it be to service this watch?

[@Sam_D]

I was waiting for some Bird jokes 🐦 regarding that bird shaped chiming mechanism with a red beak. Evan, kill me or make more videos, choose one. You're efffin terrific.

[@KenChiwo]

Looks really great for the price. I wonder how much it'll cost to service it.

[@YoureTerrific]

I'm also curious. I supposed it depends if it's a standard service or there's something broken.

[@Nightfury0695]

Its based off a SW-200 with an extra module, the cost will be slightly higher than the standard cost to service a sellita unless you go about replacing a lot of parts.

[@GaryPallett]

@@YoureTerrific I recently had my six year old C9 Small Seconds SH21 repaired (broken mainspring clutch) and serviced... it was around £500. The Bel Canto is based on the SW200 of course, but given the intricacy of the top plate parts, I'd say it might be around the same. Of course CW include five year warranty anyway as standard too, which is good.

[@sushaantsiingh9106]

a diver bel canto... i wonder how the timing bezel would function on a smaller internal time telling dial

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Good stuff as always. Should have started with a bang. Euhm chime

[@dingodave3966]

Dear Evan, I’m Still determining if 7” actually equates to 1.96 gigahertz. Green jumper is nice, not sure it pairs with that watch though. I might suggest your purple one next time..? I mean, no one is perfect, I’ll let it slide. 😬 Always look forward to your vids. ❤

[@Zotrax1946]

Attention, yes. A slot in my collection, nop.. great vid! As usual🤙🏻

[@Comotellamas131]

“Seven. One for each inch of my wrist.” BARS

[@onuverma7593]

This is out of the world

[@DeeEx27]

Best watch youtuber out there. Every video is engaging and fun. I really dislike CW and don’t much care about this watch, though I must concede it’s pretty unique. But this review was very very entertaining to watch. Kudos 🙌

[@geoffwatches]

YoureAppreciated mate

[@shawnholloway2410]

Great video! Was it about a watch? All I remember is a bright sweatshirt.

[@stjx]

The sound design in your videos 🤙

[@felipaollutuve]

So much fun to watch, thanks for the video...

[@TheCyclingCardio]

This is so good..all respect for the creator

[@HawkDawgfan]

Love the Chris Farley reference 😂

[@YoureTerrific]

Go catch!

[@UltraDoug]

One of your best vids. As for the watch, totally conflicted on this one. I really like a LOT about it. Complication, design, price, outside the box-ed-ness. All great. The lack of legibility and understandable thiccness, not so much. Still, that price for a handsome hourly chime….🤔

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Amazing video my man 👏

[@alexhemsath6235]

Next CW project: the Del Taco, available on a variety of edible corn tortilla straps.

[@mikaxms]

Don't we all aspire to be unnecessary but appreciated ;-)

[@firminshepherd4834]

Amusing, useful, excellent. That's kind of both the reviewer, the review and the watch...

[@danielfrancis3660]

Two things, firstly I have one and secondly I didn’t buy it based on its usefulness. Generally I buy watches as wearable art. As said in Hellraiser, “What is your pleasure sir?”

[@jerrywarren2007]

Well done, my Rosa version is in production, looking forward to receiving it.

[@YoureTerrific]

Great color

[@CyberSammael]

I have a light blue Ciele version also in production now and due July.

[@Franckie121]

Love your humour…and bought one by the way….delivery June 24 though 😢

[@YoureTerrific]

Congrats

[@raphymartinez]

Can’t wait to get it.. Feb of next year :(

[@richt4472]

Making certain colours limited editions is a mistake. I would like to buy this watch, but now I have to pay some scalper if I want the blue dial.

[@richt4472]

Also, the branding is still an issue for me. I was looking at the Twelve and thought to myself " that looks very nice, I'll have one". Then I saw the bracelet clasp and they have put the name when they should have just put the logo.

[@GaryPallett]

I agree... I'd be more than happy for them to make the original blue an open series, and it wouldn't change my enjoyment of the watch one bit. Some of the blue models have sold for serious money ($6/7k+), but mine's going nowhere! The new release colours do look great though 👍

[@GaryPallett]

@@richt4472 Yeah that was a bit odd, as most of the other bracelets now just have the logo on them 🤔

[@MM-xm7fr]

I have ordered I am waiting for black :)

[@Kinegos]

I love everything about this watch, except how it looks. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this looks like a total mess that I would never want. But I’m glad they made it.

[@stavros_katsopr]

Grante intro idea signiore, bravissimo. (and the whole vid of course)

[@YoureTerrific]

Grazie

[@GearheadDaily]

Already got mine on order!

[@YoureTerrific]

Which color?

[@GearheadDaily]

@@YoureTerrific I went with black, but the light blue looked good. I already have too many blue watches LOL

[@StagguhLee]

You are appreciated.

[@thedaveaftertomorrow]

The chiming-thing and pointy arrow (technical term) is in the shape of a bird. It took me a good couple of days to spot this first time round. This makes me dumb enough to justify buying this watch right?

[@marvinberwart]

I would definitly argue it's possible to have a mannered and sensible conversation on youtube comment. Love the pistachio sweater, it's just a gimmick, just like the bel canto but I like it.

[@samnathan2709]

I lived in KZbin for 6 months in my gap year so I’m gonna have to disagree with you there. I find your comment offensive and uninformed and must conclude you are inferior to me.

[@YoureTerrific]

You are both incorrect and are therefore sentient garbage water.

[@markotoole7937]

I appreciate the Bel Canto, what it is and the brand it has come from, but it's not for me. However, your watch content is my favourite at the moment!

[@yashara1e]

Best reviews in the game

[@Emach76]

Good luck on the appreciation part.

[@RoytheLevy]

Good review, its an amazing watch for the price.

[@CoreaMini]

1:41 if any watch chimes like this, heck ya, stfu and take my god damn whole wallet 😂😂 lol

[@dultanur]

That hoodie screams “Kermit!”… any chance you will satisfy the hoodie’s needs?

[@brifiveo]

Love your videos!

[@jonathanrobinson9208]

Blued hands would make this soooo legible 👌❤

[@kazochrymowicz3076]

Waiting for delivery of my order

[@rubenmerrill1103]

Please keep up the ingenious units of wrist size measurement! 😂😂😂

[@SA17579]

Great vid as always.