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Astor + Banks ChronovsChristopher Ward The Twelve

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Midnight Sun
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,495

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Christopher Ward The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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