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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8.95mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$1,000

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

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