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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsZelos Blacktip 41

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $1,775
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
41mm
Thickness
8.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Teal
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

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