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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
White
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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