Core Timepieces Little to be BigvsSlow Watches Twelve
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Measurements
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Little to be Big

Twelve
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
8.3mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$159
n/a
Movement
Quartz
Ronda 515.24H
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Core Timepieces Little to be Big is seen by some owners as a fun and quirky watch with unique character, with one owner loving it as a great everyday and business-casual option. However, opinions are divided on its design; some find the dial too busy with multiple fonts and a date window, with one commenter calling the collection name on the dial detracting from elegance. The "kitschy seven sins day window" was considered "kinda cool" by one user, while others found the overall design "fugly" or "hideous." The price point of $400 was criticized by one commenter for a Seiko automatic movement, though another found the discounted price of $250 for an automatic version to be a good value. Overall, owners rate the Core Timepieces Little to be Big for its unique character, though its busy dial design is polarizing.
Owners widely appreciate the Slow Watches Twelve for its minimalist, logo-free dial and the calming, neutral aesthetic of its 24-hour display, with some finding it a conversation starter. The build quality is considered good for the price, and the Italian leather band is noted to age well. Accuracy is generally better than anticipated, with owners typically reading time within 1-3 minutes of the actual time. However, some find the small indices and digits difficult to read without glasses, and setting the watch can be finicky. The Slow Watches Twelve is often viewed as a novelty or fun addition to a collection rather than a primary timepiece, with some owners suggesting it is a bit pricey for a quartz movement. On balance, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Twelve for its unique design and philosophical message, though its practicality as a primary watch is debated.
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