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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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