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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Swissmatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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