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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
LONGINES TUXEDO
LonginesLONGINES TUXEDO
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
LONGINES TUXEDO40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
LONGINES TUXEDO54h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
LONGINES TUXEDO30m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Thickness
9.95mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
25mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Ivory
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
L895.5
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
54h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$3,900

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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.

LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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