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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,250
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco40mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,250
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
60m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,250
$1,300

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What people say

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Christopher Ward The C12 Loco

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C12 Loco for its impressive technical ambition, well-finished movement aesthetics, and value, with many calling it a "hell of a lot of watch for the price" and noting its "insane" finishing. Specific praise is given to the dial-side floating free-sprung balance and the 144-hour power reserve from the SH21 movement. However, opinions are split on wearability, with some finding the 41mm diameter and 13.7mm thickness awkward, and the dial design is described by some as toy-like or bland, while others find it sophisticated. The manual-wind movement, 30m water resistance, and the 6 o'clock escapement are also points of discussion. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C12 Loco highly for its technical innovation and perceived high-horology elements at a competitive price point.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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