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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsPhoibos Argo

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The bottom line

Profile favors the The Twelve 40 (Ti) at 8.95mm thick versus 12.5mm on the Argo, so it slips under a cuff with less fuss.

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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Phoibos Argo
Phoibos Argo
MSRP $345
The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Argo200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
8.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Yellow
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
SII NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$345

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