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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Casual
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
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
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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