HAYQ wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2024 6:13 pm I noticed that both this watch and the Bel Canto share the same C1 case. Does this mean we might see a 37mm version of the Bel Canto in the future? That would be intriguing!

Additionally, I’m curious why, when updating models with the SW300 movement, they don't consider updating the movement itself as well.

I do really like this watch, especially for the aventurine dial—though honestly, I could do without the moon complication. Just for the aventurine, though, I think this watch looks very similar to one that costs a quarter of the price: https://www.venezianico.com/products/re ... na-1221550

To my eye, the aventurine on that Venezianico watch does not look as detailed compared to the CW Moonphase.

^^^^ I'm inclined to agree with @Templeton.

The density of copper particles in the Aventurine used by Venezianico in their Redentore, is not as dense as in the Aventurine used by CW in their C63 Celeste, a like for like comparison, and the C1 Moonphase.

Venezianico has a useful 'wrist roll' video that I've used to compare with my own C1 Moonphase (40.5mm version).

Guy

I believe Venezianico is a better comparison primarily because of the design. If you remove the moon element from the Moonphase, its overall aesthetic feels much closer to Venezianico’s watch than to their own Celeste. The Celeste has hour markers and a busier design by comparison.

One common criticism I’ve seen about the Moonphase is the "Swiss Made" text at the bottom, which detracts from its minimalistic look. Venezianico avoids this entirely, offering a super clean and minimalist appearance.

Regarding the aventurine, it’s really a material you need to see in person to fully appreciate. I haven’t had the chance to see these watches in person, so I can’t say if one has more sparkle than the other. But could it be that paying four times more influences how much sparkle you think you see?