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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsYema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
YemaWristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
MSRP $2,249

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29$2,249

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Yema CMM.29
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
$2,249

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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.

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

Owners widely praise the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 for its slim 9.5mm case, unique nature-inspired dial, and brushed steel finish. The micro-rotor movement is noted for its 4Hz beat rate and 42-hour power reserve, regulated to -/+ 10 seconds per day. Some owners report concerns regarding the movement and warranty process, while a reviewer questioned the value proposition at its price point and noted minor finishing inconsistencies on a prototype. On balance, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 is highly regarded by owners for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

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