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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) TitaniumvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Twelve X (Ti) Titanium
Christopher WardTwelve X (Ti) Titanium
MSRP $5,375
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X (Ti) Titanium46.3mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X (Ti) Titanium120h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X (Ti) Titanium100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Twelve X (Ti) Titanium$5,375
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
46.3mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
38mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SH21
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,375
$328

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What people say

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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) Titanium

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) Titanium for its exceptional value, lightweight titanium construction, and comfortable wearability, with case thickness noted as under 9mm by some and around 12.3mm by others. The watch features a COSC-certified movement, either a Sellita SW300-1 or a skeletonized SH21 with a 5-day or 120-hour power reserve, and reviewers highlight excellent lume performance and improved legibility on skeletonized dials. Some find the bracelet's one-step micro-adjustment clasp convenient, while others report sharp bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, and one owner noted the "Arctic White" dial appeared silver. There is a split on Christopher Ward design originality and the potential for case and bracelet chamfers to be prone to dings.

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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