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Christopher Ward The TwelvevsZelos Spearfish 3

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The Twelve
Christopher WardThe Twelve
MSRP $1,495
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve40mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve38h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
The Twelve100m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
The Twelve$1,495
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
9.95mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Midnight Sun
Diver - Forged Carbon
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
La Joux-Perret G100
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
$749

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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.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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