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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsTraska Venturer GMT

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
9075
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$785

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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