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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $1,775
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
41mm
Thickness
8.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$2,100

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What people say

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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) is lauded for its exceptional value, comfort, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Reviewers highlight its lightweight titanium case, under 9mm thick, and solid finishing that accentuates the material's subtle contrast. Some desire more design originality and a bracelet micro-adjust system. Overall, reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its impressive value and comfortable wearability.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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