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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsGalo Super200 Dark Edition

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,250
Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco40mm
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
Super200 Dark Edition42h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
Super200 Dark Edition200m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,250
Super200 Dark Edition$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
42h
Jewels
29
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,250
$488

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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.

Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

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