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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsNivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

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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.

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 38mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic's attractive 38mm case proportions and impressive build quality for its $750 price. One owner notes it performs extremely well and shows normal desk diving marks on the clasp. Accuracy figures range from +6 to +9 seconds per day. The Soprod P024 movement has a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer found the included rally strap mismatched. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic highly for its case proportions and build quality at the price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
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
Blue
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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