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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)vsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Twelve X (Ti)
Christopher WardTwelve X (Ti)
MSRP $5,375
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X (Ti)46.3mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X (Ti)120h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Twelve X (Ti)100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Twelve X (Ti)$5,375
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
46.3mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
Lug Width
25mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Orange
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SH21
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
38h
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,375
$3,520

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What people say

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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)

The Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) is praised for its exceptionally finished, lightweight titanium case and COSC-certified, skeletonized SH21 movement offering a 120-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability due to the rounded case shape, despite a 12.3mm thickness, and highlight the micro-adjust clasp. Legibility is considered good for a skeletonized watch, though reduced compared to standard dials. One reviewer points out that the case chamfers may be prone to dings and the movement finishing does not reach higher-end standards. Overall, reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) highly for its impressive case finishing and the value of its COSC-certified, in-house skeletonized movement.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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