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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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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.

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.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual for its clean, simple, and understated design, perfect weight, and great fit as a versatile, discreet, and beautiful first Rolex suitable for everyday wear. Reviewers note the 41mm yellow-dial model is surprisingly wearable and slides under a cuff easily due to its 12mm thickness, while some owners find the 34mm size a discreet daily wearer that tucks neatly under a sleeve. Some owners find the sunburst dials dressier than alternatives, and one owner considers it the best watch regardless of price due to its quality and non-flashy appearance. Lume in the thin hands is nearly invisible in darkness. Availability is challenging, with many configurations difficult to acquire from authorized dealers without a significant wait time or prior history, leading some to seek them on the grey market. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its understated appeal and suitability as a versatile daily watch.

From video reviewers

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual's enduring appeal and versatility for everyday wear are consistently praised. Reviewers note the watch's high price point relative to its specifications and mention the difficulty in acquiring one at retail due to demand.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
Oyster Perpetual31mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Oyster Perpetual55h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Oyster Perpetual100m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
Oyster Perpetual$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
31mm
Thickness
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Titanium
Oystersteel
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Indices
Index
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
2232
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
55h
Jewels
25
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$6,200
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