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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsFears Date Boutique Edition

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Date Boutique Edition
FearsDate Boutique Edition
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Date Boutique Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Date Boutique Edition40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Date Boutique Edition15m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Date Boutique Edition$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 Boutique Edition
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 Date Boutique Edition

Owners widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition for its comfortable wearability, noting its thin profile and short lugs contribute to classy proportions. The brand's classic design, finishing, and customer service also receive commendation. Some find the mallard green dial color less vibrant in person than depicted in photos, and one owner found the $3500 price steep. On balance, owners rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and classic design.

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