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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
6R55
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$995

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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