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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Coral
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH35A
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
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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