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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Thickness
9.95mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Cream
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
$279

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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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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