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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsBoldr Expedition II

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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) is lauded for its exceptional value, comfort, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Reviewers highlight its lightweight titanium case, under 9mm thick, and solid finishing that accentuates the material's subtle contrast. Some desire more design originality and a bracelet micro-adjust system. Overall, reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its impressive value and comfortable wearability.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its tool watch utility, legible dials, and bead-blasted finish, with many finding its 41mm size ideal for daily wear and comfortable on various wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, well-executed details, and the functional design of its knurled crown. Some owners note the dial color can appear creamier than expected online, and one reviewer found the stock rubber strap to be a minor criticism. The Sellita SW200 movement and domed sapphire crystal are also noted as positive features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its functional field watch design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Boldr Expedition II's solid construction and reliability are notable strengths. A weakness is the potential for dim lume brightness, as the entire dial is fully covered in lume but the reviewer's assessment implies it might be inadequate.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
44.5mm
41mm
Thickness
8.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
38h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$699
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