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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsSpinnaker Popeye

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Popeye150m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
8.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Popeye Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$395

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What people say

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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) owners and reviewers highlight its high value, comfortable and lightweight titanium case, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some owners praise the finishing and textured dial, with one noting the sharpness of bracelet links is by design. However, a recurring point of criticism is the sharp edges on the bracelet links, with some also finding the inside surfaces of the clasp unfinished. One owner felt the dial appeared cheap for the price, while a reviewer desired more design originality in the dial and a micro-adjust system for the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its value and comfortable titanium build, despite some reservations about bracelet finishing and dial design originality.

Spinnaker Popeye

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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