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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Green
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9015
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
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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