Christopher Ward The TwelvevsLongines Spirit
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
The Twelve
Spirit
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
lowest
49.7mm
Thickness
9.9mm
lowest
12.2mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
38h
72h
highest
MSRP
$1,495
lowest
$2,550
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Longines L888.4
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Christopher Ward The Twelve owners and reviewers widely praise its value, comfort, and versatility, noting its thin titanium case and attractive design. Some owners report sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, while others find the case finishing nice and the dial's reflections cool. One reviewer notes the case chamfers may be prone to dings. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, thin titanium case.
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.
Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT for its excellent finishing and value, with many highlighting its refined execution and vintage-inspired design. The smooth winding action and appealing dial are also frequently noted strengths. However, some owners find the bracelet to be "tinny" and light, and the lugs are perceived as long by some, leading to wearability concerns on smaller wrists. The placement of the date window and the white date wheel on certain dials are also points of contention for a few. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT highly for its refined execution and excellent value proposition.
The watch features a COSC-certified automatic movement. Reviewers noted the excellent finishing on the case and applied numerals. The lume brightness was cited as a weakness.
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