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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
9.95mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
1000m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko NH34A
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
$559

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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 Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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