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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
8.95mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$850

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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