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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.95mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
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
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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