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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsChristopher Ward The Twelve

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Odyssey Original
BoldrOdyssey Original
MSRP $799
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.

Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
45.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
500m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Cali Black
Midnight Sun
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$1,495
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