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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
101m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
PVD Vintage
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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