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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$10,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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