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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsBaltic Hermétique Tourer

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Hermétique Tourer
BalticHermétique Tourer
MSRP $594

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Hermétique Tourer37mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Hermétique Tourer42h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Hermétique Tourer150m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Hermétique Tourer$594

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
8.95mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Beige
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$594

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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.

Baltic Hermétique Tourer

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Baltic Hermétique Tourer for its cohesive vintage-inspired design, appealing layered dials, and legible displays, with particular admiration for its dial depth and indices. The 37mm case is frequently cited as well-proportioned and wearable, complemented by 150m water resistance and impressive value. The recessed crown is a consistent point of discussion, with many finding it fiddly for hand-winding and setting due to its integrated design, though some note this is a stylistic nod to historical waterproof cases. One owner raised a concern about potential marker misalignment on affordable watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Hermétique Tourer highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The Hermétique Tourer offers strong legibility due to its fully lumed indices. Reviewers noted the lume brightness could be improved.

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