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Christopher Ward The Twelve 660vsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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The Twelve 660
Christopher WardThe Twelve 660
MSRP $2,035
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 66043.3mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 66045h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 66030m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
The Twelve 660$2,035
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.3mm
41mm
Thickness
6.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
23.3mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite
Lume
C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW210
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,035
$2,100

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What people say

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Christopher Ward The Twelve 660

Christopher Ward The Twelve 660 owners widely appreciate its thin 6.6mm case, achieved partly by reducing bezel and caseback diameters, and its well-made construction and value proposition. However, the community is split on the manual wind and lack of a second hand, with some finding these features unnecessary while others enjoy the interaction and thinness they enable. The bracelet's butterfly clasp lacks micro-adjustments, and some find the 30m water resistance limiting. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 660 highly for its innovative thin case design and perceived value, despite differing opinions on its manual-wind-only, no-date configuration.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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