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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,460
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
LorcaMODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $2,750
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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.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco47.5mm
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,460
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.5mm
37mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
510m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Sellita SW510
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,460
$2,750
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