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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsFears Date Boutique Edition

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Date Boutique Edition
FearsDate Boutique Edition
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Date Boutique Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Date Boutique Edition40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Date Boutique Edition15m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Date Boutique Edition$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
8.95mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46.95mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
15m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Date Boutique Edition
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$2,458

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition

Owners widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition for its comfortable wearability, noting its thin profile and short lugs contribute to classy proportions. The brand's classic design, finishing, and customer service also receive commendation. Some find the mallard green dial color less vibrant in person than depicted in photos, and one owner found the $3500 price steep. On balance, owners rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and classic design.

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