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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsFarer GMT BEZEL

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
GMT BEZEL40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
44.8mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Red
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$1,325

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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.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

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