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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
25mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
White
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 82s5
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
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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