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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsVenezianico Nereide Acquaforte

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,460
Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco47.5mm
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Nereide Acquaforte200m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,460
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
47.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
49mm
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
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,460
$1,000

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's striking dial design and overall finishing, with many finding its appearance and feel superior in person. The bracelet is noted for its comfort and quality, and the watch is considered suitable for daily wear. Some owners find the case a bit thick for wear under a cuff. The movement is a point of discussion, with one owner preferring a thinner, more accurate caliber over the NH45a, while another review highlights the reliable Sellita SW200-1. The watch is regarded as a good value mechanical diver-style timepiece, featuring a handsome design with a decorative tungsten bezel and aventurine dial, though the stock rubber strap can be stiff. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique engraved case, inspired by Renaissance ornamentation, is a standout feature. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement provides reliable accuracy. A significant drawback is the difficulty in sourcing the watch due to its high demand.

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