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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsVario Futurist

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Purple
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9039
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
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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