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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsRolex Yacht-Master

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Yacht-Master
RolexYacht-Master
MSRP $32,500
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

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.

Rolex Yacht-Master

Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master 37 for its elegant and classy design, comfortable fit, and dressier appeal, with many finding it beautiful and a great summer watch. Specific praise is given to the rhodium dial, blue second hand, and Rolesium construction. However, some find the grey dial unappealing, and its smaller dial aperture can make time-telling more difficult. Owners are split on its suitability for men's wrists, with some considering the 37mm size too small. The Rolex Yacht-Master is also seen as the dressiest of Rolex's professional watches by some, while others consider it sporty-only. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Yacht-Master37mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Yacht-Master55h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Yacht-Master100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Yacht-Master$32,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt Everose gold
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
2236
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
26
31
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$32,500
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