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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsFears Brunswick 40 (Black)

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Thickness
9.95mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
15m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
La Joux-Perret G100
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
$3,545

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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.

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

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