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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,250
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco40mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,250
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Thickness
13.7mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Ti Damascus LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,250
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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