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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsBaltic MR Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,460
MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco47.5mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,460
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
47.5mm
36mm
Thickness
13.7mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
42h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,460
$589

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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.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

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