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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsanOrdain Model 2

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,460
Model 2
anOrdainModel 2
MSRP $2,673

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco47.5mm
Model 241mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Model 242h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Model 250m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,460
Model 2$2,673

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
47.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Model 2
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
42h
Jewels
29
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,460
$2,673

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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.

anOrdain Model 2

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 for its exquisite, handmade Grand Feu enamel dial, often described as liquid-like, and its simple, rugged 36mm steel case. The smooth winding action of the Sellita SW-210 movement is also a frequently cited positive. Some reviewers note the 36mm case wears larger than expected, while others find it perfect for everyday wear and elegant. Criticisms include 5atm water resistance, glare from the sapphire crystal, and the lack of a running seconds hand. One owner expressed a strong desire to reacquire their Model 2 after selling it. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 highly for its stunning enamel dial and wearability at the price point.

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