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Christopher Ward The C12 LocovsBoldr The Vogelkop

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The C12 Loco
Christopher WardThe C12 Loco
MSRP $5,250
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The C12 Loco40mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
The C12 Loco144h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
The C12 Loco30m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
The C12 Loco$5,250
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Thickness
13.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Vogelkop Superb

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-003
Seiko NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
144h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,250
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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