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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Twelve X (Ti)
Christopher WardTwelve X (Ti)
MSRP $5,375
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X (Ti)46.3mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X (Ti)120h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Twelve X (Ti)100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Twelve X (Ti)$5,375
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
46.3mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SH21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,375
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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