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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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