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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
9.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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