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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsMonta Atlas

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Atlas38.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Atlas152m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
152m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Monta M-23
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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