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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsCIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
EVEREST SUMMIT
CIGA DesignEVEREST SUMMIT
MSRP $2,699
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) owners and reviewers highlight its high value, comfortable and lightweight titanium case, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some owners praise the finishing and textured dial, with one noting the sharpness of bracelet links is by design. However, a recurring point of criticism is the sharp edges on the bracelet links, with some also finding the inside surfaces of the clasp unfinished. One owner felt the dial appeared cheap for the price, while a reviewer desired more design originality in the dial and a micro-adjust system for the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its value and comfortable titanium build, despite some reservations about bracelet finishing and dial design originality.

From video reviewers

Titanium construction is a consensus strength. The bracelet's potential for rattle is a consensus weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the COSC certification justifies the price.

CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT

The CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT features a 45mm Grade-5 titanium case with alternating brushed and polished finishes and crisp bezel tolerances. Its dial is crafted from processed Everest bedrock, showcasing a raised relief filled with Super-LumiNova C1, complemented by ice-axe-shaped hands also treated with Super-LumiNova. The manual-winding central tourbillon movement provides a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the unique Everest bedrock dial and ice-axe hands as distinctive design elements of the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
EVEREST SUMMIT45mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
EVEREST SUMMIT120h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
EVEREST SUMMIT50m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
EVEREST SUMMIT$2,699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
8.95mm
11.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
CD-05
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
120h
Jewels
25
33
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$2,699
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