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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsRZE Resolute

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495

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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.

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.

RZE Resolute

The RZE Resolute is praised for its impressive build quality and finishing in a bead-blasted titanium case, offering a crisp dial and clear lines. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and balanced wear, citing the 36mm titanium case and wide lugs. The watch features extensive lume, though one review notes it is slightly below other RZE watches due to thinner luminous elements. Its stated accuracy range is -10 to +30 seconds per day, and the Miyota 82S0 movement's winding action is described as grainy by one reviewer, while another notes the beige lume is less legible than white. On balance, reviewers find the RZE Resolute offers impressive value and build quality for its price.

From video reviewers

The titanium case and bracelet are consistently praised for their lightweight and durable build. Reviewers noted the proprietary "UltraHex" coating for scratch resistance. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Resolute40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Resolute
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Resolute200m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Resolute$759

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Thickness
9.95mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$759
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