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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsTissot Heritage 1938

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
11 1/2'''
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$925

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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 Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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