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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsWolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,460
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
WolbrookSkindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
MSRP $432

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco47.5mm
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz40mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,460
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz$432

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$432

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT for its handsome vintage aesthetic, authentic retro vibe, and value for money, often highlighting its legible dial, sapphire crystal, and drilled lugs. The worldtimer bezel and comfortable Beads of Rice bracelet also receive positive mentions. However, some owners report issues with hand color matching, lume quality, bezel wobble, and a high-sitting strap. One owner found the 40mm size wore larger than expected, while another was put off by the push-pull crown. The Miyota 8315 movement is considered less desirable than the 9 series by one owner, and the brand's warranty is not honored if the watch is sold or gifted. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT highly for its vintage personality and value, despite some noted build quality concerns.

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