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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsChristopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher WardC65 Dune Aeolian
MSRP $1,335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
C65 Dune Aeolian43.6mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
C65 Dune Aeolian38h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
C65 Dune Aeolian150m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
C65 Dune Aeolian$1,335

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
43.6mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43.6mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
SLN BL Grade X1

Movement

1 specs
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$1,335

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What people say

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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.

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is widely praised for its improved textured dials, offering depth and a departure from common finishes, with owners specifically noting the stunning sandy texture and wavy dial designs. Its 38mm case is consistently highlighted for its comfortable wearability and neat proportions, featuring satin-finished steel and a compact lug-to-lug. The watch is also recognized for its excellent value, solid finishing, and practical features like 150m water resistance and a screw-down crown. Some owners report impressive accuracy, with one noting a COSC-certified movement gained only 4 seconds in five days, while another states accuracy is rated up to 20 seconds per day. The bronze case variant develops a natural, characterful patina. A short 38-hour power reserve is noted as a drawback, and some find the grey dial blends too much with the case or that the logo is abstract.

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