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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsCIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

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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.

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.

CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is noted for its striking, luxe design and unique materials, featuring a mirror-polished black agate case and a "Super Black" dial with a dragon-shaped tourbillon cage. Owners highlight the golden dragon's steady rotation and the way the black dial makes diamond hands and the tourbillon stand out. However, reviewers point out uneven gem-setting and a limited 30-meter water resistance. Some community members note inconsistent brand lettering quality and find the case design comparable to an Apple Watch. The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is a compelling conversation piece, with owners valuing its unique aesthetic and the tourbillon's visual appeal despite some finishing inconsistencies.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Super Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
CIGA Design CD-06
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
19
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$3,299
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