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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsFears Redcliff 39.5

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Redcliff 39.5
FearsRedcliff 39.5
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Redcliff 39.539.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Redcliff 39.540h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Redcliff 39.515m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Redcliff 39.5$2,458

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46.95mm
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
Date Pewter Grey
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
La Joux-Perret G101
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
$2,458

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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 Redcliff 39.5

The Fears Redcliff 39.5 is widely praised for its slim 9.95mm case, versatile "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" appeal, and elegant dial finishing. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability and understated elegance, with one owner finding its finishing, dial, and movement regulation (0 to +5 sec/day) compelling. The watch features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement, a 39.5mm stainless steel case with 150m water resistance, and a screw-down crown. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -20 sec/day requiring service, while another noted 0 to +5 sec/day. Some find its size slightly large for slender wrists, and opinions differ on the new baton markers compared to the original pipette style. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Redcliff 39.5 highly for its refined finishing and versatile, slim profile at its price point.

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