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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsZelos GT

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,250
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco40mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
GT40h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
GT100m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,250
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
SS - Azzurro
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Miyota 9133
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,250
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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