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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsDan Henry 1975

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,250
1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco40mm
197539mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
197540h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
1975150m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,250
1975$310

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.7mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,250
$310

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What people say

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Christopher Ward The C12 Loco

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C12 Loco for its impressive technical ambition, well-finished movement aesthetics, and value, with many calling it a "hell of a lot of watch for the price" and noting its "insane" finishing. Specific praise is given to the dial-side floating free-sprung balance and the 144-hour power reserve from the SH21 movement. However, opinions are split on wearability, with some finding the 41mm diameter and 13.7mm thickness awkward, and the dial design is described by some as toy-like or bland, while others find it sophisticated. The manual-wind movement, 30m water resistance, and the 6 o'clock escapement are also points of discussion. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C12 Loco highly for its technical innovation and perceived high-horology elements at a competitive price point.

Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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