Independent Watchmakers · 2025-11-13
Christopher Ward’s Bel Canto Lumière turns the hourly chime into a night-time spectacle
Globolight and a luminous strap give the chiming watch a second identity after dark.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Fratello
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What to know
The C1 Bel Canto Lumière adds a dramatic luminous treatment to Christopher Ward’s exposed chiming mechanism. Its small smoked-sapphire time display gains a Globolight ring, while luminous rays spread across the base below it. The white Aquaflex Lume strap extends that effect beyond the case.
The 41mm titanium watch uses an automatic Sellita SW200-1 base with Christopher Ward’s FS01 module, producing a single strike each hour. A 38-hour reserve and 30-metre water resistance complete the specification. Fratello covered this original Lumière in November 2025; subsequently called Neon, it is distinct from the later white-dial Nova execution.
At a glance
| model | C1 Bel Canto Lumière Neon |
|---|---|
| case | 41 × 13.65mm grade 5 titanium |
| movement | Sellita SW200-1 automatic with FS01 chiming module |
| powerReserve | 38 hours |
| functions | Hours, minutes, hourly passing strike |