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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $2,295
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)40mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$2,295
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.95mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
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
42h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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