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Sinn 240 St GZvsChristopher Ward The Twelve

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240 St GZ
Sinn240 St GZ
MSRP $2,311
The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 240 St GZ

The Sinn 240 St GZ is praised for its highly legible, contrasting dial and bead-blasted stainless steel case, which benefits from Sinn's hardening treatment. Owners note the crystal is perfect, and the Tegimented PVD bracelet is in near-new condition. However, reviewers flag the inner rotating bezel as slightly wobbly and rattly, and the Sellita SW220-1 movement is described as coarse with rough winding. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Sinn 240 St GZ for its excellent dial legibility and robust case finishing.

From video reviewers

The unique internal tide bezel is a key functional element for maritime use. Reviewers noted the SW 220-1 movement and 100m water resistance. No shared weaknesses or points of disagreement were identified.

Christopher Ward The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Christopher Ward The Twelve features a distinctive angular case design and a textured dial. Reviewers noted the value proposition at its price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
240 St GZ43mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
240 St GZ38h
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
240 St GZ100m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
240 St GZ$2,311
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
25mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Midnight Sun
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Complications
Date, Day-Date
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,311
$1,495
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