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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH34
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
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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