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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsChristopher Ward The Twelve

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

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.

From video reviewers

The Christopher Ward The Twelve features a distinctive angular case design and a textured dial. Reviewers noted the value proposition at its price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
47.3mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
Midnight Sun
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$1,495
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