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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsBoldr The Boys

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
The Boys200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Seiko NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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