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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsVenezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,250
Nereide Tungsteno 39
VenezianicoNereide Tungsteno 39
MSRP $895

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco40mm
Nereide Tungsteno 3939mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Nereide Tungsteno 3940h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Nereide Tungsteno 39200m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,250
Nereide Tungsteno 39$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.7mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,250
$895

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 for its attractive aesthetics, particularly the iridescent tungsten bezel and mother-of-pearl dial, and its thin profile. The Miyota 9039 movement is noted for keeping good time and contributing to the watch's slimness. Some owners report a stiff bezel that loosens with wear and desire brighter lume. Criticisms consistently focus on the bracelet, citing split pins, a lack of micro-adjustments and quick-release spring bars, and a need for smoothing. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 highly for its unique design and value, despite noted bracelet shortcomings.

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