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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Titanium
MSRP $559

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium300m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium$559

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
9.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Ti - Mosaic MOP
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko NH35
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
$559

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

The Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium is widely praised for its exceptional lume, unique and beautiful dial finishing that reflects light dramatically, and solid build quality that exceeds its price point. Owners also highlight its comfortable wearability, especially the lightweight titanium variant, and the convenient on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet. One owner notes the Japanese movement performs better than anticipated, and the Ti-Damascus variant features a unique, patterned dial and bezel. However, some owners find the 44mm size large, the crown "off," and the bracelet clasp could be more scratch-resistant, with resizing pins described as stubborn. Reattaching the bracelet after removal is also noted as extremely difficult. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and value for money.

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