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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $1,775
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
8.95mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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