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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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