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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsMonta Atlas

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $1,775
Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
Atlas38.5mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Atlas152m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775
Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
152m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
Monta M-23
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$2,150

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What people say

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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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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