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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsVaer Tactical Field

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
8.95mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
36mm
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$199

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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.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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