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Sternglas BerlinvsChristopher Ward The Twelve

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

Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
Berlin$258
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
8mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$1,495

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

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.

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