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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsChristopher Ward The Twelve

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
The Twelve40mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
The Twelve38h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
The Twelve100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
The Twelve$1,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Midnight Sun
Lume
BGW9
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$1,495

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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