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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsNivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

The Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic is praised as a fantastic time-only release with excellent legibility due to its large indices and hands, and a comfortable 38mm case. Reviewers highlight its vintage-accurate 10.1mm thinness and 200m water resistance. An owner reports accuracy gains of +6 to +9 seconds per day, and one reviewer notes the "cream" lume color appears too yellow for faux patina. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic highly for its comfortable size and excellent legibility at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic35mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic36h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic$945

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
41.9mm
Lug Width
25mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Power Reserve
38h
36h
Jewels
26
18
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$945
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