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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,460
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco47.5mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,460
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Panda
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
63h
Jewels
29
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,460
$1,712

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What people say

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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.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its stunning retro racing design, detailed dial, and 39.5mm case size, with many finding it offers excellent value. However, some owners report issues with finishing and fit, describing the watches as light or "toylike," while others find the finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Reviewers and owners alike criticize the screw-down chronograph pushers as finicky and impractical, especially given the 100m water resistance which some feel is conceptually incongruent with its rally timer purpose. One owner experienced misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress after pool use, leading to a return. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Baltic Scalegraph Classic's aesthetic and value proposition, though practical usability concerns regarding the chronograph pushers and isolated quality control issues are noted.

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