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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsCWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$1,249

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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.

CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

Owners widely praise the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black for its brushed chapter ring, precise 120-click bezel, clear sapphire crystal, excellent case finishing, and significantly improved lume. The watch is considered a terrific value with solid construction. Some owners express a preference for a matte finish for a more tool-like appearance, though polished versions offer a dressier look and easier scratch removal. On balance, owners rate the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black highly for its tool-like features and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is smooth. The price has increased due to popularity.

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