Like it... except the price (£495).

It seems to me like it's all brushed with no polished centre links like the other consorts.

Ps. would have inserted an image here if I knew how.

It looks like you’re correct.

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 11:52 am It looks like you’re correct.


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It looks nice but polished centre linkes would`ve been better.
I`d love to have this bracelet but I`m not sure if I want it bad enough to get it now. I might way for it to go on sample sale sometime in the future.

The Bel Canto looks beautiful on the Consort bracelet! Far better, in fact, than how it looks on Bader bracelet (and the straps!). This should have been the combination since it was first introduced. It’s the first time I’ve ever looked at the Bel Canto and thought, “I’d wear that.”

HAYQ wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 1:45 pm It looks nice but polished centre linkes would`ve been better.

Oh, I disagree. Polished center links would bling it out too much for me.

They should've at least polished the bevels to match the polished bevels of the Lightcatcher case. It feels like a cheap move to not do so probably because it's titanium but it's also the most expensive bracelet to date. Would have elevated the look of the bracelet.

And from these few posts alone we learn that you can never please everyone.

unforced_error wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:15 pm They should've at least polished the bevels to match the polished bevels of the Lightcatcher case. It feels like a cheap move to not do so probably because it's titanium but it's also the most expensive bracelet to date. Would have elevated the look of the bracelet.

They don't show up well in the CAD manipulated photos on CW's website but it is stated;-


Guy

jkbarnes wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 1:48 pm

HAYQ wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 1:45 pm It looks nice but polished centre linkes would`ve been better.

Oh, I disagree. Polished center links would bling it out too much for me.

I agree Drew.

The whole ethos of the Bel Canto is a tool watch dullness of the brushed titanium. To have polished centre links is a contradiction.

Polished bevel edges to the bracelet are fine, as they tone / match with the polished bevel edges of the case.

That said, I feel the Consort bracelet is okay on the BC Classic but is wrong on the original, sunray brushed dial, version; that needs the Bader bracelet for the tool watch look.

YVMV.

Guy

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:36 pm

unforced_error wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:15 pm They should've at least polished the bevels to match the polished bevels of the Lightcatcher case. It feels like a cheap move to not do so probably because it's titanium but it's also the most expensive bracelet to date. Would have elevated the look of the bracelet.

They don't show up well in the CAD manipulated photos on CW's website but it is stated;-


Screenshot 2025-04-09 at 14-34-36 C1 Bel Canto Consort - 41mm Christopher Ward.png


Guy

Yeah I see it now in there latest video. I'm rescinding my previous sentiment and giving kudos instead for going the extra step. Now the price increase is justified.

Hmm.

Tricky one this. I like it, but 495 is a lot. I'd have to really like it for that. Maybe one to see in the Ti before making a decision for me.

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:41 pm …That said, I feel the Consort bracelet is okay on the BC Classic but is wrong on the original, sunray brushed dial, version; that needs the Bader bracelet for the tool watch look.

YVMV.

Guy

Interesting observation, as it was the Bel Canto classic on the Consort I took a look at and really liked. As for the original Bel Canto, it didn’t float my boat at all on the Consort…or any other option for that matter. Isn’t it funny how that works?!

I think a Milanese mesh bracelet looks especially nice with the Classic line. It almost mirrors the guilloché pattern of the dial, creating a cohesive and elegant look. It pairs beautifully with the Argento colorway, but I’ve also seen it on the Verde version on Instagram—and it complements that one just as well.