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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsBoldr Field Medic

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,460
Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward The C12 Loco

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward The C12 Loco for its unusual technical ambition, well-finished movement aesthetics, and value, particularly noting the dial-side floating free-sprung balance. Some owners find the mid-case design creates odd proportions, and the 30m water resistance is flagged as a limitation. The watch features a manually wound twin-barrel movement in a 41mm steel case with a 47.5mm lug-to-lug and 13.7mm thickness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward The C12 Loco highly for its ambitious movement design and value at its price point.

Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco47.5mm
Field Medic38mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Field Medic40h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Field Medic200m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,460
Field Medic$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
47.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
I

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,460
$299
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