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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$604

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What people say

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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.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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