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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
8R46
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
26
34
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$3,000

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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