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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$980

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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