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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition for its exceptional and captivating dial designs, often described as a highlight that evokes ocean surfaces with unique textures and color gradients. The watch is frequently noted for its excellent value, with some reviewers comparing its aesthetics to much higher-priced brands. Owners report satisfactory lume and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +5 seconds per day to more precise results. However, some owners and reviewers point to the bracelet clasp as a point of criticism, describing it as underwhelming or flimsy, and some find the watch to be top-heavy. There are also mentions of imperfect day/date wheel alignment and occasional bezel alignment issues on some models within the line. The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is available in various case sizes, with some owners questioning if certain dimensions are too bulky for daily wear.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
43.8mm
Thickness
8.95mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
23
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$650
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