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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsPompeak Sub-Aquatic

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
Sub-Aquatic
PompeakSub-Aquatic
MSRP $915
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

From video reviewers

Titanium construction is a consensus strength. The bracelet's potential for rattle is a consensus weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the COSC certification justifies the price.

Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

Owners widely praise the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic for its exceptional quality, with the 904L stainless steel case and bracelet, ceramic bezel insert, and waffle dial with a pleasing color gradient frequently highlighted. The Sellita SW200-1 movement and 200m water resistance are noted as strong specifications. The bracelet is considered outstanding and the overall fit and finish are reported as better than lesser alternatives, representing stupendous value for money. On balance, owners rate the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic highly for its exceptional quality and value, with the bracelet and dial being particular points of praise.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Sub-Aquatic40mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Sub-Aquatic38h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Sub-Aquatic200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Sub-Aquatic$915

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
8.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
904L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
38h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$915
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