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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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

The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,250
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco40mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,250
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Seiko NH34A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,250
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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