The C1 Bel Canto Classic is now available!

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Re: The C1 Bel Canto Classic is now available!

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Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:37 pm ^^^^ @15peter20

Partially held, is when one of the items you ordered is not yet in stock; could be the watch head, could be the strap or bracelet, could be an additional item you ordered.

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It was only the Bell Canto on order but I got an email saying it was dispatched today so should be here within a few days.
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Re: The C1 Bel Canto Classic is now available!

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15peter20 wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 2:01 pm
Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:37 pm ^^^^ @15peter20

Partially held, is when one of the items you ordered is not yet in stock; could be the watch head, could be the strap or bracelet, could be an additional item you ordered.

Guy

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It was only the Bell Canto on order but I got an email saying it was dispatched today so should be here within a few days.
That's great to hear. :thumbup: :thumbup:

When picking items for despatch the watch head and strap or bracelet are treated as separate items until married together.

So; if the watch head is available but the strap is not in stock your item will be 'partially held'.

Hope this helps for future reference.

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For those that have received their BC Classic on the new Fine Leather, how have you found the straps?

Having just picked up a Viola (original BC) on the purple leather strap, I am tempted by the fine leather (likely in grey) as the purple leather strap makes the overall look very, erm, purple. I think the grey would blend with the watch case and show the dial off more whilst making it a bit more versatile. I also think I would like the greater taper of the newer type strap.
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Re: The C1 Bel Canto Classic is now available!

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@kev017 I have had a strap arrive while waiting for my watch pre-order and thought I would throw it on the original Bel Canto just to help give my thoughts to your question. Not a combo I would naturally choose to wear…

Initial thoughts are that it’s nice quality, and supple straight out of the box. It will need to loosen a little (I sized it right but you can tell it’s still a little tightening on the wrist). The taper is so much nicer than the Vacona leather which felt a bit ‘bulky’, and for me the width of the deployment clasp helps to balance it, though I can see how you might argue the clasp is a little wide given the taper.

A few pictures that I hope help. Overall first impressions are that it’s well worth it.

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Re: The C1 Bel Canto Classic is now available!

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^^^

Very helpful - thank you.
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