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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
X1 C3

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW200-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
65h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$895

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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