Christopher Ward The TwelvevsIWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Christopher Ward The Twelve at true scale

The Twelve

IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic at true scale

Ingenieur Automatic

Diameter

40mm

35.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.5mm

n/a

Thickness

9.9mm

9.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$1,495

lowest

$11,200

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

47110

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
35.1mm
Thickness
9.95mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
25mm
n/a
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
47110
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
23
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$11,200
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve owners and reviewers widely praise its value, comfort, and versatility, noting its thin titanium case and attractive design. Some owners report sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, while others find the case finishing nice and the dial's reflections cool. One reviewer notes the case chamfers may be prone to dings. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, thin titanium case.

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.

IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw324906 Ingenieur Automatic for its compact 35.1mm size, which wears closer to 37mm, and its cohesive Gérald Genta-inspired design with excellent finishing. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the unique, color-shifting aqua dial as a standout feature, with some also appreciating the vertically brushed case and circular brushed bezel. The automatic movement 47110 provides a 42-hour power reserve. However, the watch is frequently criticized for its high price and the lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustments on the bracelet, leading some owners to seek aftermarket solutions for improved comfort. The dial can also be difficult to read in direct sunlight. Overall, owners and reviewers find the IWC Schaffhausen Iw324906 Ingenieur Automatic a well-finished and attractively sized luxury sports watch, with its main drawbacks being price and bracelet adjustability.