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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsBoldr The Vogelkop

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Thickness
9.95mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko NH38A
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
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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