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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsBoldr Expedition II

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,460
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco47.5mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,460
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
47.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
I Eiger

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
38h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,460
$699

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What people say

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Christopher Ward The C12 Loco

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward The C12 Loco for its unusual technical ambition, well-finished movement aesthetics, and value, particularly noting the dial-side floating free-sprung balance. Some owners find the mid-case design creates odd proportions, and the 30m water resistance is flagged as a limitation. The watch features a manually wound twin-barrel movement in a 41mm steel case with a 47.5mm lug-to-lug and 13.7mm thickness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward The C12 Loco highly for its ambitious movement design and value at its price point.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its tool watch utility, legible dials, and bead-blasted finish, with many finding its 41mm size ideal for daily wear and comfortable on various wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, well-executed details, and the functional design of its knurled crown. Some owners note the dial color can appear creamier than expected online, and one reviewer found the stock rubber strap to be a minor criticism. The Sellita SW200 movement and domed sapphire crystal are also noted as positive features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its functional field watch design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Boldr Expedition II's solid construction and reliability are notable strengths. A weakness is the potential for dim lume brightness, as the entire dial is fully covered in lume but the reviewer's assessment implies it might be inadequate.

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