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Bremont Supermarine ChronovsChristopher Ward The C12 Loco

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Supermarine Chrono
BremontSupermarine Chrono
MSRP $6,850
The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,250

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supermarine Chrono43mm
The C12 Loco40mm
Power Reserve
Supermarine Chrono40h
The C12 Loco144h
Water Resistance
Supermarine Chrono300m
The C12 Loco30m
MSRP
Supermarine Chrono$6,850
The C12 Loco$5,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
15.87mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
CW-003
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
144h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,850
$5,250

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What people say

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Bremont Supermarine Chrono

The Bremont Supermarine Chrono's black dial and understated bezel markings allow it to transition effectively from rugged use to evening events. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont Supermarine Chrono to be a handsome and functional watch, with its versatile dial design being a key strength.

Christopher Ward The C12 Loco

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C12 Loco for its impressive technical ambition, well-finished movement aesthetics, and value, with many calling it a "hell of a lot of watch for the price" and noting its "insane" finishing. Specific praise is given to the dial-side floating free-sprung balance and the 144-hour power reserve from the SH21 movement. However, opinions are split on wearability, with some finding the 41mm diameter and 13.7mm thickness awkward, and the dial design is described by some as toy-like or bland, while others find it sophisticated. The manual-wind movement, 30m water resistance, and the 6 o'clock escapement are also points of discussion. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C12 Loco highly for its technical innovation and perceived high-horology elements at a competitive price point.

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