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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
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
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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