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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
IslanderIslander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
MSRP $395

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$395

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What people say

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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.

Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is lauded for its appealing color and 38mm size, with owners calling it a keeper. Reviewers and owners alike praise its impressive specifications for the price and good finishing. However, some owners express a desire for a date complication, and one owner found the 38mm size too small, despite preferring smaller watches. The bezel is noted to be mineral crystal, not sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its value and wearability, with the primary praise centering on its color and compact dimensions.

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