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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsChristopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) owners and reviewers highlight its high value, comfortable and lightweight titanium case, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some owners praise the finishing and textured dial, with one noting the sharpness of bracelet links is by design. However, a recurring point of criticism is the sharp edges on the bracelet links, with some also finding the inside surfaces of the clasp unfinished. One owner felt the dial appeared cheap for the price, while a reviewer desired more design originality in the dial and a micro-adjust system for the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its value and comfortable titanium build, despite some reservations about bracelet finishing and dial design originality.

From video reviewers

Titanium construction is a consensus strength. The bracelet's potential for rattle is a consensus weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the COSC certification justifies the price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
56h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$2,295
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